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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1913
Page
8
The piece notes beef reaching one dollar a pound could spur mystery and hints Christy Mathewson regrets not charging fifty cents per word for serialized baseball writing.
Andrew Eggum to manage Limington Farmer's Co operative Elevator with grain buying to start once scales and loading cars are ready. Building work underway as flood of grain expected this fall. Land prep for next year’s crops continues amid good moisture. Grain shipped to Minneapolis from Limington. Fairfield Orchestra toured to Collins. George Harris plans a new barn. roads hinder travel between Choteau and Great Falls. Alma Zimmerman visits Choteau. Milwaukee line grading near beach. Simms Sun River Spring Valley youths attend Grange dance. Otto Teubert heads to North Dakota with father for winter mining. Estelle Stonehouse goes to Chateau for teacher exams. Earl Zimmerman and Ray Caufield hunted. unknown outcome. Henry Dale fractures knee in wagon mishap near Chateau. Crittenden’s barn completion party postponed due to strong Wednesday wind. A large herd of cattle from Great Falls Meat Co. plus local notes on Mrs McKay and sons William and Wallace.
The young folks of Collins held a Hallowe'en party at the Fitz Gurrall ranch. Dr. Wilson, after a year in St. Louis, will be in Collins by December to prove on desert land. Mr. and Mrs. Corey and children plan North Dakota home. Holtby family moved east on their homestead. Bailey anniversary celebrated with games music and luncheon. Johnson leaves for North Dakota. Mrs. Millions to spend winter in Great Falls. Collins school closed for Molten's vacation.
The Catholic Ladies plan a 2 PM fair in Collins Hall on Tuesday November 18 with fancy needlework booths fish ponds grab bag and other attractions and prizes. A chicken supper will follow in the evening to raise funds for the intended new church in Collins and support the town.
A transfer of one hundred thousand dollars is allocated to Joan on farm lands in Teton County. J. E. Ritchey of Conrad is listed as the party involved, with a fifth note referenced.
Olaf Lindseth and wife were Brady visitors earlier in the week. Miss Olga Otness, recently at Chateau High School, is at C. M. Pierce. Miss Ruth Pierce and Mrs. Pierce spent Sunday at the Pierce ranch near Agawam. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson returned home after two months away for health reasons. Mrs. Peterson is improving. W. E. Kale sold his farm to Mr. Whitford of Oklahoma. Farmington hall hosted a social dance last Saturday night. Misses Linnie Curren and Bessie Davidson took the teachers' exam at Choteau last week.
Reports from Dupuyer and Birch Creek note Theo Roney recovering from a shoulder dislocation after a fall. William D. Anderson’s team ran away causing wagon damage but no injuries. F Miller thr e shed two thousand bushels with barley 40 and oats 60 bushels per acre on dry land. Cattle headed for H L Hallady’s ranch to be weighed for Great Falls Meat Co. A L Hoy visited the area before part of the week with L Daggett and family. Robert Johnson left for Great Falls to marry. Daggett returned from Dupuyer the same day.
Mrs McNeal of Blackleaf visits Chateau friends. Miss Mary Gray begins a strong term with a large tally of pupils. Episcopal church hosts basket supper at Blackleaf schoolhouse on Friday November 14. Miss Nellie Russel returns home to Whitefish for winter. Ora Knowlton visits the county seat. Cae AER Ee LSE ESS.
Mass will be celebrated on the third Sunday of each month at 10 a m in Collins with evening devotions at 7 30 p m in Choteau On the fourth Sunday Masses in Choteau at 8 and 10 30 a m with 7 30 p m devotions and preaching at all services J Connolly Pastor.
Readers are advised to call for details on what the Acantha can furnish for a loose leaf system. The notice emphasizes that inquiries are welcome and that the store can interest potential buyers with suitable offerings.
County Commissioner Henry Raa cliffe returned to his Fairfield area home after several days at the board meeting. Commissioner Ryan departed for his home west of Walier, driving in his automobile, and Chairman Marsh also headed home by train.
Deputy sheriff W Simms of Shelby arrested a mentally unbalanced Greek laborer who crossed the border at Sweet Grass and disturbed the town after being turned back by Canadian immigration. He was taken to Conrad for safe keeping pending examination. The man, strong and determined to stay on the train, resisted removal.
The board of county commissioners adopts a centralized road-building plan seen as a new epoch in county development. It aims for maximum road quality at minimum cost, modeled after corporate efficiency. The Conrad Independent notes the radical departure may set a trend for other counties.
A ranch announces hunting allowed under the authority of Malone and Truchot, outlining access or seasonal rules and context for local visitors or neighboring landowners.
The Acantha lists legal blanks available including notice of water right affidavits chattel mortgage renewals and various deeds with prices. They note blanks printed to match new notarization regulations and promise prompt supply of other blanks on order. Also advertise high quality booklet printing for articles of incorporation and commercial work with prompt neat service.
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