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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1904
Page
1
School exercises for graduates continue on page five with updates on commencement speakers and event details. The article notes schedules, participating classes, and farewell remarks planned by faculty and student leaders.
A reflection on how lullabies and music awaken memory and shape morals religion patriotism and health. The piece cites a rescued child who recognized a cradle song and quotes poetry on music moving the soul and guiding trust.
Edythe W. Luther extols the Modern High School as the people's college arguing it offers free or low cost education with no tuition. It compares high schools favorably to colleges, notes extensive course variety from classics to modern languages, and praises laboratories, public funding, and equal access for all social groups.
Sam H. Wood of Montana Co-operative Ranch fame spoke in the town hall last Friday on building an all electric railroad linking Chateau and Greatfails. He argued its wave of benefits but cited a cost estimate of 25 000 per mile as too high. The visit spurs formation of a Chateau Businessmen's Association with a meeting set for next Saturday.
Rev. Buzzell preaches at Saypo on June 4 and 5. Mrs. Wm Zimmerman and Miss Fitzpatrick of Conrad visit Chateau relatives. Robert Twiggs of Saypo offers lime for sale. Orders at the office receive prompt attention. Alfred Harris family from Dapuyer attended the graduation.
State examiner Wm Hudnall inspected county offices this week and found all in order. Prof A B Guthrie will deliver the memorial address at the Methodist church Sunday night with special music by the choir. Mrs A C Wilcox of Dupuyer attended graduation exercises Monday. her son Edwin H Wilcox was in the class. Inclement weather kept the state land sale last Tuesday poorly attended with no sales and few leases. Hon George W Magee and family of Dupuyer were in town to attend commencement and stayed with Mr and Mrs B G Trescott.
James Dawson arrives from Midvale to advance business tied to oil locations near town. He is connected with Chateau parties as a stock company is planned to develop these sites.
R. P. Dean and wife of Dupuyer attended the graduations this week and returned home yesterday with Mrs. Deans's sons Frank and Albert Crone who are former high school students.
A town hall meeting is set for Saturday May 28 1904 to organize a Chateau business club and discuss Fourth of July celebrations. Also notes Mrs Jos Kipp’s serious illness after returning from Spokane and a sick child. Cut Bank Mercantile Co to be formed with 300 shares at 100 each. Emma Davidson misplaced fifty dollars and a silver dollar. Teton County Free High School shines at Missoula Inter Scholastic meet with Emmett Ryan and George Coffee placing third in hammer and broad jump respectively. Archie Leech praised for delivery though not chosen winner.
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