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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1928
Page
4
Catholic services and missions planned for Chateau and Bynum begin Sunday November 11 with mass times to be announced by Father R A Lewis O P. The Bynum mission opens Thursday evening at 7 30 and closes with Sunday mass. Chateau mission runs November 11 to 18 with sermons by Father Lewis emphasizing conversion and salvation.
The message states sinners are converted the lukewarm are stirred to action and the good are refined. It promises universal welcome and spiritual revival for all who attend.
The city requires anyone disposing of garbage rubbish or ashes at the dump to obtain permission from the city marshal or garbage inspector. Violators face a fine as provided in section 7 of ordinance 39 of Chateau. John Moore City Marshal.
The Chateau fire department was summoned last night after smoke and flames appeared from the roof of the new Chateau Service Station. Dr. E. B. Maynard reported seeing the glow from his living room on the second floor of the Jar son block and alerted authorities.
Fire officials and volunteers rushed to a service station after a mineral smoke plume and blaze were spotted. Investigation showed the fire originated in a flue from an overheating oil burner in the basement, not the roof. The mistaken alarm followed a miscommunication with the marshal's office and hotel operator.
Montana Oil Journal notes Archer test well on the Pondera structure in the Sweet Grass arch east of Chateau, about 1300 feet drilled with 8 inch casing, amid shale cavings. The South Pondera field shows a definite structure with red beds at 1115 feet, Beardslee as first oil well in the region, and rising surface elevations to 3815 feet.
City Marshal John Moore announces strict enforcement of ordinance No. 39 requiring a permit to dump ashes garbage or rubbish at the city dump. Violations carry a fine from 5 to 25 dollars and a jail term of five to ten days with each load dumped without a permit counted as a separate offense.
The council states proposed rules will be enforced, signaling follow through on the new policy. This indicates changes will be implemented in the near term and affect affected groups. Institutions and residents are advised to prepare for compliance and potential inspections.
The Rev Mr Stong and Mr Harmon of Dutton visited Farmington last Wednesday. The Literary group organized for next year with officers LaDesky vice president Gregor Tangen secretary Albert Schwanbeck treasurer and Ada Benedict temporary presiding. Farmington school children performed as doughnuts apples cider and coffee were sold. Under-Sheriff Billings delivered election supplies Monday. Mr R G Thorn traveled to Great Falls last week. Mr and Mrs Mozer hosted Ada and Marian Benedict for dinner last Sunday. Albert Schwanbach acquired a new R C Dayton radio. Mr and Mrs Conner and Miss Nagle visited Great Falls last Sunday.
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