Rancher George M. Tuel Arrested on Petit Larceny Charge
George M. Tuel, rancher from the northwest desert area, was arrested last Friday and brought to Chateau for arraignment on a petit larceny charge preferred by George Reed, custodian of Day and Hanson Co. property. He pleaded not guilty in justice court and was released on $180 bond to appear for trial May 25. The case stems from missing machinery and harness from the Day and Hanson ranch, traced to Tuel’s property. a search warrant revealed a halter, bridle, and a McCormick sickle identified as missing equipment.
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George
M. ‘Tuel
Chateau
Hy Reed
Hanson Co
Tuel
Justice Court
Day & Hanson
Reed
Tha
Petroleum exploration goes ahead drilling Dusak well on Willow Creek
Dr. H J McGregor secretary treasurer of Chateau Oil and Gas announces closing of deal with Petroleum Exploration Co to drill the Dusak permit on the Willow Creek syncline. A Judson Findlay represented Petroleum Exploration in the closing. The proposed well will test the Eagle sands and follow a hopeful oil showing last summer. If results are favorable, extensive exploration at other points on the structure is planned. Drillers head to Chateau to start the Dusak swell.
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H. J. McGregor
Chateau Oil & Gas Co
The
Petroleum Exploration Co
Willow Creek
A. Judson Findlay
Hagle
Pet
Eagle
Findlay
Chateau
Dusak
McGregor
Chateau Raids Close Two Bars. Two Proprietors Arrested
State liquor officers headed by Gene Van Wert raided the Chateau on Sunday and closed the Bowling Inn and the Gala Deaf Bar. Proprietors Lewis Thompson and Ed Hart were jailed and later released on 500 bonds each. Seizures included all stock and fixtures. Informations named Thompson, Hart, with witnesses Van Wert Miller Collinson and Hannax. Arrests occurred about 3 30 Sunday afternoon. City council swore in a new mayor G M Coffey Jr and two aldermen Monday evening, with Dr H W Bateman resigning after relocation plans. Routine business followed, finance committee named.
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Gene’ van Wert
Lewis’. Thompson
Ed.'Hart
Thompson
Hart
Van
Thompson and Hart
Gene van Wert
H. D.miller
Jack Collinson
C. S. Hannax
John W
G. M. Coffey, Jr
HE. Logan
H. W
Bateman
Somers
Harry, Adams
Horace Upman
Messrs
Adams
Upman
Memorial Day Observed in Chateau
Memorial Day on Tuesday May 30 will be observed in Chateau with stores closed and the public joining the local American Legion post in ceremonies. A definite program will be announced by the Legion committee. The day honors sacrifices of American soldiers in this and other wars.
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Chateau
American Legion
Legion Committee
America
Nobody's Fool at Royal theater this Friday and Saturday
Marie Prevost stars in Nobody's Fool a snappy Universal comedy at the Royal theater Friday and Saturday with Harry Myers from Connecticut Yankee. The two form a crackling duo as the girl who dislikes men and the man who despises women in a lively romantic farce.
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Marie Prevost
Universal
Royal Theater
Harry Myers
Miss Prevost
Mr. Myers
Sister of Dead Tammany Boss Lived in Choteau
Dispatches recount the death of Richard Crocker a former Tammany leader and note his sister Mrs W H Buck who with her husband founded Choteau Montana s first newspaper the Calumet They recall Buck s tenure in Choteau from 1885 to 1889 his wife being blind and the Buck family s involvement in local publishing and politics with A C Warner tying Montana and New York chapters together
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Richard Crocker
Tammany
New York
Choteau
Crocker
W. H. Buck
Fort Benton
Record
Chateau
Chateau Calumet
Alice Clearman Wins Declamatory Contest at High School
Miss Alice Clearman won first place in the annual declamatory contest at the high school auditorium last Saturday evening with a rendition of Jane from Seventeen. Larson took second with The Perfect Tribute and Miss Hazel Child placed third. Judges were A B Guthrie, Julia Z Ray, and E B Hurd. Clearman will advance to Missoula for the state contest opening May 10. About three hundred people attended.
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Athattees
Alice Cleamman
Jane
Bop Smarkington
Seventeen
Larson
Missi
Maybelle Anderson
Inez
Calumet publisher recalls weekly notices and delays
The reminiscence describes distributing four weekly issues and returning copies to subscribers. It recalls the publisher Buck leaving with his wife for New York after the author took over the paper and that Buck’s brother-in-law had secured him a political post.
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Calumet
Buck
New York
Arrested for Destroying Highway Near Bale
Charles R. Anderson was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor after allegedly tearing up three miles of public highway south of Bale. County Attorney Geo W Magee filed the complaint. Anderson posted $200 bond and the hearing is set for May 10 in J E DeHaass justice court. The case stems from transporting farm machinery including a tractor and disc plows over the damaged grade en route to Bale for shipment to Lewistown, with estimated repair costs about $300.
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Charles R. Anderson
Geo. W. Magee
R. H. ,Wilbond
Bole
Anderson R
Justice Court
J. E. DeHaas
Lewistown
Anderson
Editors to Publish Newspaper on Train
The National Editorial Association plans a daily newspaper on its Montana bound rail trip. A full printing outfit will operate on the special train with editorial staff rotating duties to report news from the train and visited towns. Telegraphs will supply abroad news and the souvenir paper will be printed on quality stock. Bud Lintak has left Great Falls for Streator Illinois to stay through next fall.
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Montana
Linotype
A_ telegraph service
Bud Lintak
Great, Falls
Streator
Illinois
Potato Growers Association Formed
Articles signed Monday form the Teton Potato Growers Inc to grade handle and market members produce. Incorporators include Hodgskiss Logan Eastwood Forseth Tangen Radcliffe Beyer. The association will be a non stock mutual coop with a $10 member fee and a 10 cent per hundredweight service charge.
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Totaotato Growers, Inc
J. E. Hodgskiss
W. E. Logan
J. L. Eastwood
O. S. Forseth
G. I. Tangen
Henry Radcliffe
A H. Beyer
Chateau
Anf
Association of Potato Growers
Ipotato
Tthe
Tthe Association
Idehi Association
American Fruit Growers
Neti Oo
Teton Potato
High School Board Meeting Draws Strong Local Interest
Taxpayers and citizens packed the Teton County High School board meeting, forcing an adjournment to the courtroom. The session debated a previous resolution reelecting Principal Williamson, amid law on consolidation requiring a joint superintendent and a change to elect Williamson as mathematics teacher instead. A five member committee was set to meet with School District No. 1 to align with the statute, with a full report to follow next week once notes are transcribed.
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Henry Radcliffe
Phil S. Cole
Wm. Hodgskiss
E. L. Pearson
E. J. Crary
A. B. Andrews
Mr. Andrews
Andrews
Pearson
George W Magee
Radcliffe
Warning to Parents on Sanitary Water Rules
City Water Department warns parents and residents that unsanitary practices near the Valve Chamber and Reservoir Site will not be tolerated. State laws and city ordinances impose penalties up to 500.00 dollars and six months in county jail. Special police will arrest violators if needed. no further warnings will be issued.
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City Water ‘Department
Field Meet Weekend Activities and Track Events Schedule
May 11 features silent reading and spelling contests for grades 5 through 8 with a musical program by Miss Amalie Knobel and a post program dance. May 12 includes stock judging, arithmetic contest, coffee service, and athletics with multiple track and field divisions and events.
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Petit
Eagle Sands
Tammany Boss
Chot’n
TID Agay
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve
First National Bank
Hail Loe S
Alice
Ee Man
Potato Growers Association
Citizens State Bank
Teton County High School
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