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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
1
Acting Governor Miles proclaims Monday June 15 1908 as Flag Day in Montana urging citizens to observe the nation’s colors. The notice calls school exercises and public displays to honor liberty truth and justice and reaffirm allegiance to the Stars and Stripes.
News from State Commander J H Alexander says the United Spanish War Veterans post in Anaconda will host the annual encampment July 3 and 4 with a business session on the 3rd and Fourth of July activities planned.
The Democratic county central committee met in Chateau Mont to call a county convention in Conrad on June 2 1908 to elect 12 delegates and 12 alternates for the state convention in Billings on June 10 and the national convention in Denver July 7 1908. Primaries are set for May 30 in all precincts to choose delegates. The county was apportioned among Chateau Lake Basin Farmington Byoum Duptiver Birch Creek ish Lake Raymond Belleview Lowry Collins Conrad Shelby Sweet Grass Cut Bank Lubec North Fork and Alytn by order of the county committee chaired by J L Dehart and W H Gorl.
The Chateau Racing association postponed its second meet to next Wednesday due to heavy rains making the track unsafe. Many good horses are gathered for the event including Gladys Belle and Gray Goose, with entries from Augusta, Big Timber, Sidney Co. and Browning. Notable horses Cookie Old Maid Robert D and Cyclone plus two relay strings are expected to compete.
Mrs. Campbell of Edinboro Pa arrived last Thursday to spend the summer with her daughter Mrs J B Ritchey. Mrs Youngbluth and children left Saturday for Marquette Mich. Walter Clark visited Conrad on business. Mrs Ora Knowlton of Raymond recovering after hospital operation. Bruce Stewart discharged from hospital and back home on the Muddy. Dr Power called to Cut Bank, back Sunday. County Commissioner George Miller of Belleview stayed part of the week here. Mrs Truchot and Lizette of Choteau en route to Oregon. Ernest Friedlander visiting Seattle with Julius Hirshberg of Choteau. Born this morning to Mr and Mrs P A Prioce a daughter.
A favorable week of rain boosts the countryside and sparks activity as H. E. Brockman and family visit relatives from Conrad in a new auto. Walter S. Clark hosts a party of investors from Great Falls inspecting the area.
Additional Local Attorney Robinson of Conrad stayed in town Tuesday and Wednesday. John Godwin of Elizabeth also visited for business on those days. T. B. Collins, state examiner, was in town this week reviewing court officials. Dr. Stephens plans to stay until all clients have had a chance to consult him. Mrs. Frank Truchot and daughter Lizette, with Mrs. Truchot's father Mr. Pambrun, departed Saturday for Portland Oregon to visit relatives.
Peter Eyraud arrived in town Tuesday from his Muddy County ranch after a visit to California. He recently traveled to Los Angeles where the fleet stopped during the California trip.
County eighth graders mostly fail to meet the 63 percent passing mark while the top score reaches 95 percent. Thirteen of twenty one applicants pass with allowances for reexamination in subjects where they scored 50 percent or better. Students failing three or more subjects must retake the full exam. Seventh graders in physiology and geography meet the 70 percent requirement and avoid these subjects next year.
The USD A reports many creameries fail from cow shortages and poor organization. Simple hand separator setups cost about 2000 dollars, while whole milk plants with refrigeration reach up to 4250 dollars. Department offers plans, machinery lists, and organizational guidance from the Dairy Division in Washington DC.
The Cuban anniversary of the republic's inauguration on May 20 is marked by celebrations across the island with sports bands and orators praising Cuba libre. Notable events include the Presbyterian general assembly in Kansas City and a Belgian railway disaster near Antwerp that claims many lives.
Emmet Ryan tied for first in the high jump and finished second in the hammer throw at the Montana versus Idaho track meet. Specific team names and further results are not provided in the text.
Due to bad weather the Chateau Racing association moves its second meeting from May 29 to Wednesday June 3. Races will run as shown on the large posters.
Mrs Bair entertained the ladies of the Industrial Society after the business meeting. Refreshments of sandwiches cake coffee and ice cream were served. Attendance was poor despite unfavorable weather.
Miss Harrisson assistant principal of the high school will travel to Great Falls Saturday and may spend the summer in Butte. The final course remains undecided after reaching the city.
Mrs. C H Connor hosts her mother Mrs Salina West from Oinuba Cal who arrived Friday after visiting relatives in Oklahoma and Omaha Prof and Mrs W W Jones depart for Bozeman for summer work in the Agricultural college laboratories The infant child of Fank Harris and wife was buried in Chateau cemetery Friday Rev Logan officiated with many neighbors and friends in attendance
Jos Hirshberg Co received part of a new furniture stock this week for a soon to open store in the Soo Son restaurant building. The furniture is being unpacked and arranged, fitting local demand.
The infant daughter of Byron Carson and his wife died Thursday from bronchial trouble after a brief illness of a few days. Funeral services were held Thursday at the residence by Rev. Logan, and interment followed at Chateau cemetery. The bereaved family has the sympathy of many friends.
Harvey Read a former Chateau boy and longtime Great Falls Meat Co. employee arrived Wednesday with his wife Miss Ada Kraus of Great Falls to visit his mother and family here along with other relatives.
The Reo roadster, a 1 000 dollar two point two cylinder machine, completed 4 992 miles without engine stop to break both four and two cylinder records by wide margins. Cooling used under 14 gallons of water, a full passenger load, and an average speed of 18 mph over 12 days. Gasoline averaged one gallon per 17 miles. Boston Journal April 29 1908.
Belleview reports school closure on Thursday the 14th with Miss Barr returning home in Town. Ranchers shift to potato planting and gardening after rains. Neighbors recall visits and lambing nearing end as men depart for home. Dahl sells ranch for an Oregon farm and prepares to move in June. A surprise gathering at Kropp ranch brings neighbors with baskets and a late night dance.
Kennerly, known in the county, was sentenced to one year in the Deer Lodge state penitentiary for forgery. Cricket Rockwell filed the complaint after Kennerly passed a $52 check on Cascade Bank bearing J. S. Galbreath of Browning’s signature. He previously faced fraud charges in Great Falls and studied law in Helena while posing as C. B. Nolan’s partner.
KR Fisher from Bozeman Agricultural College outlines a spray method using sulphas and copperas to eradicate dandelions. It advises a fine spray with high pressure, a non windy day, watering the lawn before and after, and reseeding blue grass to prevent regrowth.
William Jennings Bryan urged Taft to back a law requiring publication of campaign expenses before elections. Taft replied that he had already suggested this to Senator Burrows, chairman of the senate privileges and elections committee. Also noted are Methodist bishops elected in Baltimore, a court ruling on Thaw, and Seattle fleet crowd estimates.
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