Choteau Sees Dempsey Challenger Tommy Gibbons
Choteau on Main Avenue greeted heavyweight challenger Tommy Gibbons as he traveled from Great Falls to Shelby for the July 4 world title fight with Jack Dempsey. Gibbons appeared in a gray suit, offering a quick game of catch and drawing snapshots from spectators, leaving a positive impression despite not resembling a typical pugilist.
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Choteau
Main Avenue
Tommy Gibbons
Jack Dempsey
Shelby
Gibbons
Great Falls
St. Paul
Chateau
Dempsey
Shelby-ward
Local Man Honored by Rexall Druggists
R. E. Nelson proprietor of the Rexall Drug Store in Chateau was elected president of the Montana Rexall Clubs at a state convention in Helena. His store earned 1922 honor roll status and ranks 144th among 2500 Rexall stores in the United States and Canada by volume. If a London convention occurs this year he will attend as Montana president and guest of United Drug Co.
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R. E. Nelson
Rexall
Chateau
Montana Rexall
Helena
Nelson
Montana
United States
Canada
United Drug Co
London
T Company
First Day of Fishing Season Draws Anglers to Montanas
Tuesday marked the opening of the 1923 fishing season in Montana. Anglers gathered along roads near creeks with cars carrying groups of supporters of Isaac Walton. Reports show few violations of the closed season in Teton County, and local stores sold many fishing licenses. Congressman Scott Leavitt stayed overnight in Chateau on his return from Memorial Day services in Walther. he spoke in Great Falls.
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Chateau
Roads Creek-Ward
Isaac Walton
Teton County
Scott Leavit
Chateau Wednesday
Great Falls
Walier
Local Man to Open Mercan Tile Store at Fairfield
W. W. Mitzel, formerly of Bole and now living at Chateau, plans a general merchandise store in Fairfield in the former Geo. G. Mill Co. building. He has bought stock and will use shelving from the old Haugen store. The Fairfield shop will also stock farm implements and repairs.
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Fairfield
W. W. Mitzel
Bole
Chateau
Geo. G. Mill Co
Out of Town Couple Married at Court House Ceremony
Wm McCullough of Oklahoma City and Miss Zorella May Kinnery of Conrad wed at the Clerk of Court office in Chateau last Saturday. Justice Charles H Ferris officiated with Miss Dorothy Longmuir and Miss Margaret Jacobson as witnesses.
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Wm. McCullough
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Zorella May Kinnery
Conrad
B. M. Jacobson
Chateau
Chas. H. Ferris
Dorothy Longmuir
Margaret Jacobson
Knights Templar Elect Officers for Bethany Commandery No 19
Bethany Commandery No 19 K T elected officers for the coming year at the annual last Thursday election Eminent Commander John Truchot Generalissimo John W Hall Captain General C H Porter Treasurer E J Crary Recorder John E Moore Prelate J E Hodgskiss Senior Warden James Robison Junior Warden W L Hodgskiss Warder Jesse L Gleason Standard Bearer Frank Howard Sword Bearer R F Williamson Sentinel J I Cain
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Commandery No. 19
K. T
Chateau
John Truchot
John W. Hall
C. H. Porter
E. J. Crary
John E. Moore
J. E. Hodgskiss
James Robison
W. L. Hodgskiss
Jesse L. Gleason
Frank Howard
R. F. Williamson
Sentinel
J. I. Cain
Radcliffes Host Double Fairfield Wedding June 4
Tom Radcliffe returns from western Washington to Fairfield for a family double wedding planned for June 4. Sister Harriet Radcliffe will wed Roy Morgan, manager of Power Morgan in Fairfield, while brother Jack Radcliffe marries Mabel Dale. Afterward the couple will live on the Radcliffe ranch and the Morgans will reside above the Power Morgan store.
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Tom Radcliffe
Fairfield
Washington
Harriet Radcliffe
Power- Morgan
Jack Radcliffe
Mabel Dale
Ole Dale
Mrs. Radcliffe
Radcliffe Ranch
Mrs. Morgan
Power-Morgan
Sheriff Seizes Moonshine Stills Near Chateau
Sheriff W N Streeter and deputies raided G F Underwood’s premises twenty five miles north and west of Chateau finding a still a barrel of mash and about sixteen gallons of moonshine. Underwood jailed on illegal liquor charges and released on bond. A second 20 gallon still found in a cabin in Teton Canyon five miles beyond the first seizure. No ownership proved. paraphenalia and mash carried to Chateau for holding.
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Wm. D. Reiquam
W. N. Streeter
G. F. Underwood
Chateau
Teton Canyon
Underwood
H. C. Peters
Grover Parker
Walter Streeter
Choâteau
jStill
Grasshopper Control Methods and Poison Mixes
County agent advises fall field discing to break grasshopper eggs, followed by spring busting and stubble burning. If hoppers hatch, use poisoning with wet or dry mixes, spreading poison bran mash at 10 pounds per acre from a light wagon, best 8 to 11 a.m. on warm days.
St Stephen's Church Service and Guild Sale Notice
Sunday services at 11 00 A M with Holy Communion and 12 00 Church School. The Ladies Guild will hold a food sale at Chateau Merc Saturday afternoon. A sermon notes the link between belief and character and the value of regular church attendance. Daniel Webster warned that new church going citizens threaten the Republic.
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Ladies’ Guild
Chateau Merc
Daniel Webster
Florence Daley Visits Chateau En Route to Great Fally
Miss Florence Daley visited the Chateau on Wednesday during an overland trip from her Dupuyer home to Great Fally.
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Florence Daley
Great Fally
Dupuyer
Early War on Grasshoppers Underway in Teton County
County Agent Robert Clarkson coordinates with local farmers in day and night efforts to combat a grasshopper outbreak reported to be hatching in alarming numbers. East-end crops face the heaviest impact while overall damage remains minimal with hopes for swift relief through extensive early action and expert guidance.
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Robert Clarkson
Teton County
Clarkson
Civil Actions Filed Over Mortgage Foreclosure and Injunction
The State Life Insurance Co. sues Wm Stonehouse et al for foreclosure of mortgage. Agatha Vervik executrix of Ole Vervik's estate sues John P Rennell for injunction. Filing occurred in the Clerk of the Court B. M. Jacobson's office during the past week.
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B. M. Jacobson
State Life Insurance Co
Local Social Notes from Farmington and Choteau Area
Minneapolis visitor Ben Uglum calls at C O Lindseth home. Mrs Henry Nyhus to Wisconsin for summer. Miss Louise Willis returns from Moccasin after teaching winter. Alice Otness visits Chalmers home. Oliver Maasses host a dancing evening for Miss Esther Anderson. Luther League to meet at church Friday. Ollie Swanbeck visits from Spokane. O DeRusha hosts dinner for Hynes Rathman Swandbeck families. Episcopal ladies plan a food sale June 1 at Chateau Mere. John Wallenstein visits Coffey home. Ladies Guild gathering at J C Taylor home June 7. Choteau Choral Club concert in Valier. Walier Male Chorus to perform in Chateau later.
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Ben Uglum
Minneapolis
C. O. Lindseth
Henry Nyhus
Wisconsin
Louise Willis
Alice Otness
Chalmers
Oliver Maause
Esther Anderson
Dutton
J. Edwards
Depner
Luther League
Ollie Swanbeck
Spokane
Frank Hynes
O. DeRusha
August Rathman
Ollie Swandbeck
Choteau
Valier
Walier
Chateau
Oil prospects draw attention in East End County
East End County dominates local oil news with the Beardslee Beardslee well near Dutton showing encouraging oil and depth around 2400 feet. Mid Northern spudded on Parker Wheeler land on T L Ridge while Gypsy drillers near Collins face water flow challenges at about 200 feet. Campbell near Farmington delays restart as Kevin field crews pursue the Kevin discovery well and Carter Oil Co. moves casings from Casper to Choteau for Rattlesnake Butte spudding.
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Beardslee
Dutton
Parker & Wheeler
Grover Markham
T. L. Ridge
Collins
Teton County
Chateau
Campbell
Farmington
Kevin Field
Kevin Discovery
Caspar
Wyoming
Choteau
Carter Oil Co
Rattlesnake Butte
Memorial Day Observances at Choteau Cemetery
Choteau marked Memorial Day with a parade from the courthouse led by a Legion color guard, followed by Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias and Boy Scouts. Spanish American War veterans marched with the Legion, and wreaths were laid on a cross for the unknown dead. Stanley Foot presided in place of ill commander Hodgskiss, with E A Cleland and Wm Odenwald reading for their orders.
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Choteau Cemetery
Odd Fellow
K. of P
Choteau Post No
American Legion
America
Court House
Chateau
Legion
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pything
Stanley R. Foot
Wm. L.hodgskiss
K. of P. Order
Wm. Odenwald
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Montana Rexall Clubs
Knights Templar Elect
First National Bank
Mountain Cache
ST. Stephen's Church
H. E. Bush
Chateau Mere
John Wallenstein
Pendroy
G. M. Coffey
J. C. Taylor
Peterson
East End County
Thrift
Citizens State Bank
Mont
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