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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1934
Page
2
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The article critiques Fred Bennion and the Montana Taxpayers association on a plan to abolish 40 counties and concentrate government in Helena. It warns of massive job losses, higher travel costs, and new taxes, arguing against erasing local self rule and county seats. It notes Bennion aims to push a constitutional referendum in January, with support from larger counties and opposition from smaller communities.
Roy Inbody reports a travel diary style journey from Oregon to California. He describes crossing the Columbia by Briggs ferry, visiting Portland and Salem farms, noting crops from cherries to hops, visiting Oregon caves, redwoods along the coast, and entering California with permit checks and Hearst ranch observations. He encounters quakes in King City, and ends with San Francisco sightseeing.
The community is saddened by the death of Mrs. Roy Inbody and the severe leg injury suffered by Mr. Inbody in a Tuesday incident. Authorities provided scant details as neighbors offered condolences.
The Montana income tax board summary through October 20 shows investors and estates as the largest contributors, with $38,720 from 775 returns. Bank and corporation officials paid $29.48 per return across 1,106 filings, while farmers and retail operators also appear among major groups.
Mrs Inbody enjoys a rare pleasure trip while N W Edwards mourns his father. A resident near 80 suffers injuries from a fall. Fire alarm at Byler market brings praise for Cho teau firefighters. Bremers excavate a cellar for a new house. Edwards uses crutches after injuring knee. Carl Malone relocates a fence and the county plans a new road from Muddy bridge to the south road. BE R McLEAN
Jeremiah Sincher of Chateau Montana filed a three year proof notice to establish his homestead claim on land described as N half S half and E half NE in section 14 township 22 N range 6 W, Principal Meridian. The proof will be given before U S Commissioner Charles H Ferris in Chateau on November 19 1934. Witnesses named include H A Hodgskiss Oscar R Carlson.
Mrs Ivan Vargas of Belknap Iowa reports 20 years of rheumatic neuralgia and neuritis pains relieved by Williams R U X Compound. She also takes Williams S L K Formula to address the causes via Teton Drug Store.
The First National Bank of Choteau Montana closes its affairs. All note holders and creditors are notified to present notes and other claims for payment.
Notice announces that first installment of real property taxes and full personal property taxes for 1934 are due by 6 p m November 30. It includes a bank balance sheet with assets and liabilities sworn by F C Barribal cashier on October 29, 1934 with notary George Coffey and directors Woehner and McDonald attesting.
At the office of the County Treasurer in Chateau Montana the first half of taxes becomes delinquent after May 31 with interest at two thirds of one percent per month and a two percent penalty. One half of all taxes levied is due by 6 p.m. May 31 or penalties accrue. Elmer C. Smith Treasurer first published November 1, last November 22.
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