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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
1
Advance DOJ briefings warned of a nationwide socialist driven May Day show. Despite police alertness and funds traced from Amsterdam to Russia, limited walkouts occurred and no major violence was recorded with officials citing calm and quiet aftermath.
County Agent Robert Clarkson received 2800 pounds of gopher poison to be distributed on state land in Teton county. Officials say allocations statewide will curb gopher damage, clearing a long standing hurdle for extermination efforts adjoining private property.
At two o clock Friday afternoon May 14 the cornerstone of the new Teton County High School will be laid Past Grand Master Sol Hepter of Helena will conduct the ceremony with representatives of the Grand Lodge of Montana and county Masonic orders. Music by the Black Eagle band of Great Falls followed by a street concert and a Hodgskiss hall dance. The event is expected to draw a large crowd weather permitting and will be a notable educational milestone in Teton’s history.
Mr and Mrs James Eckford and Mr and Mrs T O Larson formed a party of four traveling today en route to Great Falls for a brief visit.
The Woman's Club of Choteau thanks residents for donations of books and money to the library. A long list of donors includes E J Hirshberg Roy W Pilling and many others contributing amounts up to 10.00 and several smaller gifts. Total donations amount to 2383.00 with books also listed.
The navy department ordered American destroyers to Vera Cruz and Tampico on the Mexican Gulf coast to protect Americans if the revolt spreads to the coast. Juarez joined the revolution, Calles mobilizes 6 000 troops toward Chihuahua and Torreon, two Americans killed by bandits near Mexico City. Obregon fled Mexico City and is said to be south, while he is named as rebel candidate for the next election. The American Federation of Labor may support the rebel movement for industrial freedom. No major disturbances near the border yet, but steps will be taken to protect U S boundaries.
Next Wednesday evening May 12 Rev and Mrs D L McGriff famous colored chautauqué singers will appear in concert at the Methodist church. Rev Stong says they are well worth hearing and a large audience is hoped for. Admission 25 cents for children 50 cents for adults.
The annual declamatory contest in the high school auditorium drew a capacity audience and featured ten speakers. William Elliott won first prize with A Man Without a Country earning a trip to Missoula for the state contest, while Myrna Mae Cole took second for The Traitor's Death and Hazel Trescott earned third with How the Larue Stakes Were Won.
Rain has slowed work but progress continues on the Conner Building on Main Ave and the new high school. With warm weather, bricklayers and concrete work advance. cornerstone ceremony planned next week by the Chateau Masons with music from the Black Eagle Band.
Rev. Elliott delivered the baccalaureate sermon to 1920 graduates at Teton high. The topic was What Is Thy Life. A large audience attended and felt the evening was well spent. Elliott is gaining esteem in Choteau.
At a Tuesday business meeting the Woman's Club outlined civic teas by members to raise funds for library upkeep and park improvements. A public card party was set for Friday evening May 14 at the high school with sandwiches cake and coffee served after the game. Admission 60 cents.
Drawing of names for the second annual Boys Better Farming Camp will be held May 23 under the Teton County Farm Bureau community committee. Boys 12 to 18 may apply. alternates will be drawn to fill if first choices cannot attend. The camp aims to be an ongoing annual effort with improved speakers and a built in film program to boost farming success in the county.
The track meet spelling contest and general gathering arranged by Miss Sweat for county school children is postponed from Saturday May 8 to Saturday May 15 due to bad road conditions. Organizers hope improved weather and roads will draw a large turnout.
The Parent Teachers association met at the high school auditorium Tuesday evening for a year end program. Attendance lagged due to the Royal theater attraction. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs H T Rhoads vice president Mrs E N Haugen secretary Mrs C Looney treasurer John Eckford.
Clear weather since Monday lifts farmers in this section with fields drying enough to seed. If sun lasts, acreage will be planted and spring grain crops look favorable, bringing optimism for Montana and a potential bumper crop after recent rains and snows subsided.
Last Friday S Wiprud spoke to seventh and eighth graders about mercantile honesty and advertising. County Treasurer Guthrie Sheriff Martine and County Auditor Webb announced talks to explain tax duties sheriff office duties and auditor's office details. Attendance reached 98 percent for the week and 94 percent for eight months. Several worn items were left at the school after a fire and may be claimed.
Elizabeth Kraber resumes duties at the post office replacing Mrs Turnbow who resigned and left for Cascade. Kraber will serve through the summer vacation.
Glen Thompson, a prominent local rancher, loses a fine 1500 pound horse after it eats poison left in a sack in a wagon in the town feed yard. County Agent Clarkson and Dr Moran rush to save the animal but fail. A warning is issued to keep poison at home until the last moment to prevent repeats.
The south Sewing Circle will meet at Mrs Passmore's Thursday May 13. Clyde Scharn of Kalispell Mont was a Burton bench visitor for at least two weeks. The Thompson children are recovering from mumps. Mrs Connor was unable to be at the store last week due to sickness. Mrs L J Connor will entertain the Ladies Aid Friday May 14. Rev Jimile will conduct church services Sunday May 16 at the usual time. Alfred Schibstead came for his wintered stock and chickens and prepares to farm near Power. Henry Thompson, brother of Mrs Arthur Davidson and nephew of H R Thompson, returned to East Ely Nevada last Thursday after two weeks here. Bernice Hynes left for Spokane Washington last Tuesday to enroll in a business college there. farewell party given Saturday night.
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