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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
1
Snippets from a Montana column blend political quips with social satire and nostalgic musings. The piece references Senator Smoot, gossip about local lovers, and reflections on religion, morality, and public life, all wrapped in a breezy, humorous tone. It also notes a park sidewalk and a lovers lane memory near a high school.
Farmington budget born to Mr and Mrs C O Lindseth last Monday and son Mrs C O Lee and Arnold from Madison Minnesota visiting on the beach. Mrs J W Daley and Adelbert visiting at the beach. Daniel Hanson Emma and Soptia Lindseth took eighth grade exams. Obert Peterson returned from Red Wing Minnesota last week. Peterson graduated from the Red Wing seminary April 27. Joseph Johnson in Great Falls last week. Rev Lunde led services at West End schoolhouse last Sunday and this month.
A letter addressed to Master D A Jones from Rev Dr Eccleston of Baltimore describes a month in the Teton headwaters and the christening of the boy. The missive from Jerusalem on Easter Day notes diverse faiths gathered and praises the resurrection, ending with wishes for the boy to become a good Christian and a comfort to his parents. See Utz Dunn shoes at Jos Hirshberg Co.
Stats head 30 head of good brood mares offered by F D Kinospury of Dupuyer Montana. Call or address for details and bidding information.
Real estate transfers filed this week include Holter Lumber Co. to Thomas Brooks for lots 15 and 16 in block 15 Cho teau at 100 dollars. Stewart J. Edgar to Chas F. Green for lots 26 27 28 in Hazletts first addition to Choteau for 350 dollars. Frank Truchot Jr. and wife to Frank Truchot Sr. for sections 14 and 23 in township 24 north range 25 west 160 acres at 8100 dollars. A K Prescott and wife to Robert Johnston for section 31 township 25 north range 16 west 160 acres at 300 dollars.
Wanted good size horse suitable for farm work. Anyone wanting to sell, call at Choteau house. Shersurne Morsk.
The Baccalaureate sermon Sunday evening drew a full church as Rev G A Wells urged the 1806 graduating class to seek noble lifelong aims. He spoke on labor, morals, and faith, saying education without character is hollow and life continues beyond death with rewards in heaven.
Mrs Rosa Potte of Birmingham Alabama credits Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets with relieving biliousness and constipation. She states the pills boost digestion, purify the stomach liver and blood, restore energy and vitality, and improve overall well being. Sold by C H Drake.
Helena May 12 Gov J K Toole Secretary A N Youder and the Carey land act board signed the first deeds under the Carey act transferring about 1000 acres to Yellowstone county residents. The land was reclaimed by the state and conveyed by pine patents.
The Art Studio offers 00 feet of room moulding in a new style lineup. The listing highlights modern profiles suited for home renovations and interior updates.
Mr. J W Jameson of Stella Nebraska visits Choteau with plans to build a flouring mill and electric light plant at a $15000 investment. He proposes a $15000 stock company with 10000 common stock and 5000 preferred stock yielding 10 percent, to be offered to locals. A Friday evening meeting is set to discuss the venture and unite support for the county project.
The May 21 program lists familiar school songs including Gaudeamus Lauriger Horatius and the Montana state song, plus the class history, graduation songs by Alma Zimmerman and Maud Ostrom, the Class Prophecy, Valedictory song, and addresses. It includes class photographs, the Class Poem by Glen Luther, and performances by Peggy Taylor Ada Wilcox Vale and others.
The chart records daily temperatures through the week ending May 16 at 6 am. Readings show daily highs and lows across the period with a closing summary of overall warmth or chill. (Note: OCR provides partial data. exact figures are not fully legible in the fragment.)
Chicago livestock market shows cattle receipts at 5,000 with steady market. Beeves and cows and heifers priced from 1.85 to 5.50 while stackers and feeders range 2.90 to 4.85. Sheep receipts reach 18,000 with higher prices. sheep 4 25 to 6.00 and lambs 4.90 to 7.05.
All diseases of the skin cause intense itching which Chamberlains Salve relieves quickly. Continued use may effect a permanent cure and it has cured many cases resistant to other treatments. Price is 25 cents per bar. Sold by C. H. Drake. Also one hundred new comic postal cards.
The Hudson Christy tie highlights the season's finest low cut shoe from Jos Hirsh Berg Co. The catalog emphasizes style and quality, presenting the latest footwear trend for discerning shoppers.
Notice announces a stockholders meeting at Chateau at 1 p m on Saturday June 2 1906 to consider by laws and other business. Secretary ED J HIRSHBERG of Trustees signs the notice.
Notice from the Department of the Interior Great Falls Land Office that Joseph Martin and another unnamed settler intend to prove their continuous residence and cultivation of their homestead lands. Proofs are set for June 15 1906 and June 20 1906 before local officials in Great Falls and Chateau Montana. Witnesses listed include William Martin Mark Darling Maggie Chamberlain Richard Richardson Charles Monkman Nicholas Turtle Rasmus Fagorli Harry King.
Ottis L. Bland sues The Midvale Montana Lubricating Oil Co for 370 dollars for goods sold between August 1 1905 and January 24 1906 plus 62 dollars for services and costs. Defendant is ordered to answer within twenty days or face default judgment. Orion J. Gray represents plaintiff. First publication May 17 1906.
Five-year-old ten year old purebred black Percheron stallion, 1500 pounds, gentle to ride and work, sure breeder, sound and healthy. Raised in Iowa. Price 375 dollars. IF D. Kincsacry, Dupuyer Montana.
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