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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1920

Page

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Prisoners Freed Last Saturday in Teton County

J. D. Fleury was released from the county jail after an order dismissing the charge against him. He had previously escaped custody twice and was held awaiting trial since his latest return from Ogden, Utah. Morris Guerri chuhebarria, jailed for bootlegging, completed a thirty day sentence and paid a $200 fine before release.

J. D. Fleury Fleury Portland Ogden Utah Teton County Morris Guerrichuhebarria

Crittenden Wins Over Forrest in County Election

After the official canvass of Teton county, W. J. Crittenden, Republican candidate for county commissioner two year term, narrowly defeated Democrat E. D. Forrest by four votes. The county remains under Republican control except for Judge J. J. Greene, unopposed Democrat, in the Nineteenth Judicial district.

Teton County Board of W. J. Crittenden E. D. Forrest J. J. Greene Nineteenth Judicial District Chateau Mrr. Forrest Mr. Forrest Garrett Greene

Banner Day Highlights School Notices

Monday brought focus on tardiness and attendance issues as teachers note excuses, while students engage in small scale indoor basketball and a physical culture exhibit at the Parent-Teachers meeting. Ruth Yeager leaves eighth grade due to illness and Big Tom enters school.

Ruth Yeager Big Tom State Teachers’ Association Billines

Harding leads Chicago tally in presidential race

Chicago results show Harding with 446,694 votes from 1,987 of 2,210 precincts, surpassing Cox’s statewide total of 443,889 votes from 4,881 precincts. The early city count indicates Harding leading in this region as Cox trails in the state.

Chicago Harding Cox

Forrest thanks voters after election in Teton County

E D Forrest expresses sincere thanks to voters of Teton County for the splendid vote on November 2. He conveys appreciation and notes the support received at the polls.

Teton County

No Executive Clemency for Eugene V. Debs

President Wilson is understood to refuse clemency for Eugene V. Debs, serving a ten year term in the Atlanta federal penitentiary for espionage act violations. Debs was convicted in 1918 of inciting disloyalty in the military and obstructing recruitment. Supporters include the American Federation of Labor seeking action from the Attorney General.

Washington Wilson Eugene V. Debs Federal Penitentiary Atlanta Debs Cleveland United States American Federation of Labor Montreal Canada Palmer

Woman Candidate for Auditor Wins Without Endorsement

Miss Alice Wood, the sole Democratic nominee on the county ticket not endorsed by the Nonpartisan Labor League, is elected Missoula county auditor to take office after the new year. She is the daughter of the late F. H. Woody, a prominent pioneer.

Missoula Nonpartisan Labor League Alice Wood Woody Missoula County F. H. Woody League

High School Notes Highlight Finishes and Activities

The football season ends as basketball season approaches with practice starting next week in the new gymnasium. Girls begin gymnasium exercises under Miss Williamson as quarterly exams end with satisfactory work and few exemptions. Junior English reviews sparked by book reports while the Senior dance draws town attendance and fond memories. Ella Elliot missed Monday due to illness. plum puddings from Home Economics require orders by next Wednesday at one dollar per pound. An athletic club named the T club formed to award letters in basketball and football. Attorney T B Wier of Helena visited Chateau for legal matters. A G Casey becomes district court reporter replacing Dudley Crowther.

Fairfield Ella Elliot Iitness

Home Talent Minstrel Show Pleases Community at Royal Theater

The Royal Theater hosted a Monday night minstrel show by the home talent group under Mud Industrial’s third and fourth division. A second performance was added to accommodate demand. The event drew praise for songs dances and jokes and is expected to raise about $2000 for the church after costs.

Royal Theater Chateau

First Snowstorm Strikes Chateau and Valley

The first snowstorm of the season hit Chateau and surrounding valley last Friday evening, then cleared, followed by another binding snowstorm by noon. Despite dry conditions a good deal of fall plowing has occurred and feed was stored abundantly for winter. Wheat prices fluctuated from two dollars to around one eighty, causing some producers to store grain awaiting a rise and foreshadowing broader price drops for consumers.

Chateau Montana

Armistice Day game canceled for turkey shoot event

Due to the football game cancellation for Armistice Day a large turkey shoot will begin at ten in the morning Ex service men should meet at the club rooms at 12 30 A banquet is set for seven thirty at the Moose hall hosted by the Chotean Commercial club for all ex service men of Teton county

Moose Hall Chotean Commercial Club Teton County

Mc Donald Buys E. D. Forrest Holstein Herd

A. A. Mc Donald acquires the E. D. Forrest dairy herd and will lease the Trachot property to operate the dairy. Forrest plans to move to Chateau around December first.

A. A. McDonald E. D. Forrest Mr. McDonald Mr. Forrest Chateau

Measures Carry School and Irrigation Bonds in State

Early returns show measures 18 and 19 the school bond and a levy passing by about two to one, with the irrigation bond nearly as strong. The taxing bill passed while other measures faltered. the primary law amendment keeps a fighting chance. Victory for higher education supporters signals public value of state institutions and a secure university future.

Wife Beater Fined in Justice Court

Deputy sheriff Wm Reiquem went to the Dry Forks area with a warrant for G B Grande on a wife beating charge. Grande pleaded guilty. Judge DeHaas fined him $15 and court costs totaling $24.50. He cannot pay and will serve the fine at $2 per day.

Wm. Reiquem Dry Forks G.br. Grande DeHaas Grande

Choteau Woman Wins Big Turkey in Local Rifle Shoot

Mrs. J. M. Chapman captured the big turkey in the Choteau gun club event staged by Grover Parker at the Choteau rifle range. She won the day’s largest squad prize and the shoot off after a tie with Chester Hale, as about 20 birds changed hands and various shooting events entertained spectators.

Grover Parker J.M. Chapman Chester Hale Chapman Chateau

Golden Red Creamery Co Stockholders Annual Meeting Notice

Notice to stockholders of Golden Red Creamery Co announces annual meeting at J R Gleason office in Chateau Montana on Saturday November 27 at two o clock PM. Purpose to elect officers for the ensuing year and address any other business. Allan Gamble Secretary.

The Golden Red Creamery Co J. R. Gleason Chateau Montana Allan Gamble Secy

Jones v Dirkes civil action filed in court

Laura Jones sues Tidward Dirkes on note in civil action filed this past week with Clerk B M Jacobson.

B. M. Jacobson Laura Jones Tidward Dirkes

Voters thanked by Blanche M Jacobson after election

Blanche M. Jacobson expresses sincere thanks to the voters of Teton County for the support during the campaign and the vote cast on November second.

Dutton Merchant Jim Cheetham Visits Choteau

Jim Cheetham, prominent merchant and business man of Dutton, was a business visitor in Choteau yesterday.

Jim Cheetham Dutton Choteau

Night school meeting notice at high school

R F Williamson invites all interested in night school work to a meeting Monday evening November 15 at 7 30 PM in the high school building.

R. F. Williamson

European press views American election favoring Harding

The European press views the American election favorably regarding Harding and a revised League covenant. La Liberte Paris notes American common sense opposes socialism and supports worldwide settlement. British outlets echo cautious optimism that US policy will aid world peace without abandoning the League.

la Liberte Paris Society of Nations Great Britain Harding League of Nations America Yorkshire Post

Morning Sermon and Weekly Services Schedule

Morning sermon at 10 20 by nostar with topic A Present Day Challenge. Sunday school at 11 30 Junior League at 3 09 Epworth League at 6 30. Lane service at 7 30 Bible class Wednesday evening All services begin promptly at time announced. We emphasize religious devotion and Christian service. You are cordially invited to worship with us.

Nostar Epworth Weader Wargie Haugen Lane

Local residents depart for Missoula and Oregon stays

Mrs P Cleir leaves for Missoula with her mother Mrs O Lindseth accompanying her. The Lindseth family plans to move to Monroe Oregon for the winter. Golder and Harbaugh weekend in Great Falls. Clerical groups meet at multiple homes for social events and fund raising. Luther League to present program and basket social on Friday November 19 inviting all.

P. Cleir Missoula O. Lindseth Golder Harbaugh Great Falls H. Lindseth Monroe Oregon Ladiees Krenger Willis Burton Albert Peterson Canyon Joel Lindseth T. Hanson Christ Tindseth Ladies’ S Aid Society Chalmers Luther Teague

St Stephens Episcopal Church Notes Sunday Services

Episcopal Church schedule for St Stephens includes a 11 AM service and 12 PM Sunday School. A brief 4 PM afternoon service with special music will be held at the Royal theater instead of the church service.

ST Stephens Episcopal Royal Theater Episcopal Church

County Treasurer Guthrie Sees Strong Tax Receipts

County treasurer A. B. Guthrie reports tax receipts coming in good, likely higher than last year, signaling improved collection progress and fiscal outlook for the county.

A. B. Guthrie

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pris Crittenden Forrest Phenomenal Eugene V. Debss T.B. Wier Helena A. G. Casey Nineteenth District Dudley Crowther Federal Reserve System Federal Reserve First National Bank Wife Beater Justice Court Cchoteau Blanche M. Jacobson Versailles Europe Atlantic Jules Jasserand M. E. Church Notes Farmington Citizens State Bank
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