Panama canal locks widened to one hundred ten feet
The navy department fixed Panama canal lock width at 110 feet up ten from prior plans. Roosevelt would back Taft policies if Watt wins the presidency, otherwise he may skip Senate duties. Roosevelt urged to call an extra Congress session over the financial crisis. Heirs seek to recover estates once granted to George Washington about a century ago, now valued in the hundreds of millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Panama Canal
Commission
William H.watt
United States
Theodore. Roosevelt
Senate
New York State
Taft
Roosevelt
Congress
George Washington
Reduced grain rate to Collins to Minneapolis and Duluth
J J Daley president of the Teton County Farmers and Stock Growers association announced after two weeks of letters that Great Northern railroad cut grain rates from 62 to 40 cents between Collins Montana and Minneapolis and Duluth. This saves shippers a substantial sum and signals potential rail concessions to steer grain traffic from North Montana. Daley praises the effort as serving local interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Daley
Teton County Farmers and Stock Growers’ Association
Great Northern
Collins
Montana
Minneapolis
Duluth
North
Daley
Growth of Potatoes on Display at Park Hotel
August Anderson of Red Coulee exhibits 35 potatoes in a single sack grown on his ranch 15 miles from the city. The dry land crop, mostly Barry Rose varieties, proves the potential of dry farming. businessmen visit the Park hotel exhibit to see the remarkable yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Anderson
Red Coulee
Park Hotel
Barry Rose
Anderson
Great Falls
Tribune
Teton's Promising Outlook Highlighted By Stock Leader
Carlos Warfield, leading stockman from Teton County, tours the city praising his home county's progress in agriculture and stock raising. While cautious, he asserts no Montana county matches Teton in productivity and potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos Warfield
Teton County
Farmington Notes Decked With Halloween Coast Impressions
Farmers and townsfolk report a sprightly Hallowe en atmosphere with witches on the beach. Visitors include Miss Viola Shott from Lenox who is to join Farmington school as assistant teacher. Burton literary night was a success and a turkey shoot planned for November 27 and 28 at Wm Van DeRiet’s with hot lunch and ample turkeys for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe
Che
G. Burk
Ails City
Burton
Shott
Carey
Crittenden
Anderson
Chateau
Viola Shott
Lenox
Iowa
Farmington
van DeRiet
D A R A Plans Fort Benton Restoration With State Aid
D A R A in Montana seeks congressional funding to restore Old Fort Benton built in 1846. Promised support from Congressman Pray and an $800 state appropriation fund the project, with trustees to report by December 1908 and plans to fence and preserve the site plus collect pioneer relics. A Lewis and Clark trail marking project is also under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the American Revolution
Montana
Congress
Mfort Bentton
Pray
David Browne
Fort Benton
Jdey
No Duty On Them for Cattle Exports and Return
Treasury department rules favor northwest ranch and cattlemen by ruling cattle and sheep exported to Canada and then returned after grazing qualify for duty free re-entry under the draw-back law. The decision says natural growth is incidental and does not negate this privilege, aligning with paragraph 483 of the Dingley bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Collector of Customs
Greatalls
Mont
Canada
Miss Concannon Weds Hugh Utt at Boulder Ranch
Mrs I Concannon of Boulder Montana traveled to Mansfield Washington for her daughter Jamie I Concannon’s September 11 wedding to Hugh H Utt at the W D Concannon home. Rev Perry of Waterville officiated with Valina Utt as ring bearer and flower girl. guests from abroad included Eva Concannon of Butte. The couple soon started housekeeping on the Utt ranch nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Concannon
Mansfield
Wash
Boulder
Monitor
W. d. Concannon
Jamie I. Concannon
Montana
Hugh HH. Utt
Mr. Perry
Waterville
Valina Utt
James Concannon
Eva Concannon
Butte
Hugh Utt
Boulder Monitor
KE. BE
J. F. Leech
J. &. Erickson
M. OD. Cooper
Local notes from Conrad area and visitors
Conrad community updates include visits by Rev Buzzell from Kalispell and Miss Nettie Scott from Great Falls, E J Hirshberg in Chateau, George Hirshberg en route to St Paul, and J E Hein threshing nearby. Cattle shipments of 6 cars from Chateau and 25 cars from Dupuyer to Chicago, Bart Armstrong on Conrad business, NeHie R Brown visiting schools, Drake Drug adds jewelry line, and a Guild event with dance and chicken supper successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buzzell
Kalispell
Nettie Scott
Great Falls
E. J. Hirshberg
Chateau
Hirshberg Mercantile Co
George Hirshberg
St. Paul
J.E. Hein
Chas. Kleese
Chas. Keotft
Thie Point
Rappold’ & Ryan
Dupuyer
Chicago
Bart Armstrong
Conrad
NeHie R. Brown
Drake Drug Co
President Theodore Roosevelt Proclaims Thanksgiving Day
The President proclaims Thanksgiving on November 28 as a day for general thanksgiving and prayer. He urges citizens to honor God, reflect on national virtues, and seek continued blessings, stressing moral responsibility, justice, and gentleness. The call is endorsed by Elihu Root, Secretary of State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Elihu Root
Greenfields Homestead Notes and Early Ranch Life
In Greenfields a reader reports two unfinished cabins near the old Freezeout stage station with a “God bless our Home” legend and water prospects five miles away. Jesse Collom arrives from Great Falls to homestead and renews his Acantha subscription. Cole Brothers secure 1500 sheep for winter feeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Collom
Great Falls
Homstead
Hope Ranch
McCormack
Uncle Sam
California
Cole Brothers
Proposals for Care and Burial of the Poor
Sealed proposals for care of the county poor, burial of paupers, and medical supplies are received by the Teton county board. Bids due by 10 o clock a m Tuesday December 3 1907 with bonds double bid amount. Contract awarded on best terms. county reserves right to reject all bids. Choteau Mont November 7 1907 County Clerk A C Warner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Che
Commissioners Named to Inspect Klathead Indian Lands in Montana
The president appointed John Matt Angus McDonald Jr Indian W Silmore Hubbart and Andrew Lovan with X Salzman to inspect classify and appraise lands in the Flathead Indian reservation Montana Letters note Royal Milling Co arranged wheat storage receipts allowing farmers to use stored grain as loan collateral The state gains back pay from Spanish American War veterans and a labor union boycott impacts Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Four men are found dead at Big Sheep Creek with a search for the killer under way
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klathead Indian Reservation
Montane
John Matt
Angus McDonald, Jr
W.silmore Hubbart
Wualispell
Mont
Andrew Lovan
Missoula
Salzman
Royal Milling Company of
Montana
Toole
Washington
Proposals for Rebuilding Bridge Sealed in County
Proposals for rebuilding the county bridge crossing the Teton river below Collins will be received by the county clerk in Choteau Montana until 10 a m December 3 1907. Plans and specifications by the county surveyor require additional materials. Bids must include a five percent certified check and a double bond for the contract. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton River
Collins
Board of County Commissioners
Local notes from Chateau and surrounding towns
Local residents and visitors listed with daily movements including Teton county figures. People shown include T. W. Olsen at Farmington painting a Lutheran church, Carlos Warfield from Flying U ranch, Paul Jacobson returning from a ten day eastern trip, and Rev. Lunde to lead services on November 10 at East schoolhouse beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lunde
County Claims Notice for Tetor County
Notice to all persons with claims against Tetor County for the quarter ended November 30, 1907 to file sworn claims with the county clerk by 10:00 a.m. on December 2, 1907. Claims not filed will not be considered at the December Board of County Commissioners meeting and will be deferred to the next regular meeting. Choteau Mont. November 7, 1997.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tetor
Board of County Commissioners
Blacksmith Joe Buart Shuts Shop to Focus on Wood Sawing
Joe Buart closed his blacksmith shop temporarily to handle wood sawing orders. His gasolining outfit remains busy daily with 75 to 100 cords currently on order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Buart
Perman Family Plans Ten Day Chicago Visit Then Seattle Trip
Joe Perman visits Chicago for ten days. Upon return he travels with wife and children to Seattle. Currently Mrs. Perman and the children stay with Mr and Mrs Bass Christian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Perman
Chicago
Seattle
Examination for teachers certificates in Choteau Montana
The next regular examination of applicants for teachers certificates will be held at the court house in Choteau Montana on Friday November 29 1907 and continue the following day if necessary. Choteau Mont Oct 31 1907 Neele R Brown County Superintendent of Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Choteau
Montana
Mont
Neeue R. Brown
Port Elgin Visitor Warns on Northwest Canada Real Estate Boom
Alex McCannel of Port Elgin Ontario says he has seen heavy land business and notes that real estate in northwestern Canada is booming so high that investments there should not be considered at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. McCannel
Port Elgin
Ont
Canada
Mrs Monroe Cuts Washington Visit Short Due to Illness
Mrs C L Monroe reduced her Washington state trip because of sickness and climate. Her daughter Miss Etta, who had been in Washington for about a year, returned home with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Monroe
Washington State
Etta
Washington
Local Notes and Activities Across County
Mrs Hudgskiss entertained the Guild last week. Ed Lukers of Oar Bank was in town Wednesday. C S Parker leaves Monday for Chicago and Wisconsin. Deputy Sheriff Moran of Conrad brought a prisoner to the county jail. Ladies Industrial to serve a chicken dinner at the church on Wednesday evening November 13. Mrs Nellie R Brown county superintendent returned from a schools tour in the north end reporting satisfactory conditions. Judge Erickeon left town Tuesday and plans a trip to Iowa and Kansas for Thanksgiving. Hugh Crossen, in Columbus hospital, is in critical condition with death expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies” Industrial
Nellie R. Brown
Erickeon
Iowa
Kansas
Hirshberg Heads to St Paul for Medical Care
Information from Conrad notes that George Hirshberg has left Conrad for medical treatment in St Paul. Tid reports Hirshberg remains in Conrad while George is away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad
George Hirshberg
St. Paul
Hirshberg
George
Harvest Home Social at Epworth League Church
Ep worth League hosts a Harvest Home social at the church Saturday evening with dinner served from 6 p m and a literary and musical program. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvest
Ep Wertin League
Notable Local Movers Leave Teton County for Idaho
Jasper Murray, after years in Teton County, relocated to Idaho where he worked at the C.S. McDonald ranch. Daniel McCormack, once a Teton resident with a beach ranch, currently stays in Fluntley Moot and visited town on Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Murray
Teton County
Idaho
Jasper
C.S. McDonald Ranch
Daniel McCormack
Fluntley
Local cattle shipments lead to missing head count
R. D. Redmond who was here last week taking young cattle on contract removed about 80 head. A. L. Hoy Emery Knowlton Lauren Otness Id White Jas Colhos and other parties nearby made deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Redmond
Young Toules
A. L. Hoy
Emery Knowlton
Lauren Otness
Id. White
Jas. Colhos
Ed Flaherty Disintersects Bodies in Montana Case
Ed Flaherty from Great Falls arrived Saturday and located the bodies of S. F. E. Ralston Sr. and Jock Jacob Ralston his son. By Monday the houses were moved to Helena for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Flaherty
Great Falls
S. FE
J P Conwell Studies Inavy at Cumberland University
J P Conwell former public schools principal now studies Inavy at Cumberland University Leburom Tenn. He serves as editor in chief of the Cumberland Weekly the university periodical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Conwell
Cumberland University
Leburom
Tenn
Cumberland
Periogical
Ife University
Principal Jones Taken Ill With Catarrhal Fever
Principal V W Jones of the high school is seriously ill with catarrhal fever and typhoidal symptoms. He left school Friday after room and has been confined to his bed since. It is believed he cannot leave his room for about a week. Miss Jarrissom continues recitations while Prof. Jones is absent.
Doctor Kenck Struggles for Elk as Hunt Continues
Chas Cowell reports meeting Dr. Kenck and his party during a hunting trip. The doctor has not yet killed an elk and plans to continue, even if he must winter in the hills, possibly becoming a true Man of the Mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Cowell
Dr. Kenck
Wilds
Doc
Cowell Brother Visits From Prince Albert Arrives in Town
Ray Cowell visiting his brothers A. J. and Chas Cowell in town this week along with sisters Mrs. G. M. Coffey and Mrs. Frances Anderson. He lives in Prince Albert Saskatchewan where he has been successful in buying and shipping horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Cowell
A. J
Chas, Cowell
G. M. Coffey
Frances Anderson
Cowell
Prince Albert
Saskatchewan
Photograph Gallery Closes December 1 For Holiday Stock
Cash Bazaar and Studin announce closure of their photograph gallery from December 1 until further notice to convert space into a salesroom for fall and holiday merchandise in Teton county. They promise a better selection of general merchandise at popular prices. The hunting party from Chateau and nearby towns returned after two weeks in the headwaters regions. They included Chas Cowell Chas Blackman Jasper Murray Dr Irwin Broadwater and Jas Caldwell. They secured five deer and three goats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Studin
Chas
Cowell
Blackman
Jasper Murray
Chateau
Dr. Irwin
Great Falls
Havre
Jas Caldwell
Belleview
Teton
Big River
Sun River
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Old Fort Benton
Miss Concannon
Greenfields
A.C. Warner
Choteau, Mont
Montana Federation of Labor
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Helena
Motana Mills
Robt. H. Holmes
Big Sheep Creek
Wolf Creek
A. C. Warner
Pingswagip
T. W. Olsen
The
New Lutheran Church
Flying U Ranch
Paul Jacobson
Attorney Booth of
George Cusker
George Adlam
D. Stewart
Jas. Collins of
Raymond
Pat Crossen
Great Fall
Ife
Mr. Putnam
Mike Peterson
T.O. Larson
A.L. Hoy
Raymond Country
Ales. Burrell, Sr
Nan
Jelena
George Logan
M. Js
Court House Square
Bruce 15
George Weed
Teton Co-operative Canal Uo
George Campbell
Mrs. Hudgskiss
Guild
Lukers
Oar Bank
C.S. Parker
Wisconsin
Moran
Ffugh Crossen
Ahe Columbus Hospital
Great Parls
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