Fairfield Items and Community Happenings
A free dance is planned in Limington on Saturday night by the Mathee McKenzie Mercantile Co. A disruptive man has been roaming Joose on the east beach, captured by Deputy Mr Jewel at Power and taken to Choteau. Ruth Young visited Great Falls, returning Sunday. Beverly Graves celebrates the birth of a son. The Grange holds a meeting Saturday evening needing a stove and chimney. Local residents Crittenden, Win Crittenden, Halvor Tordal, Andrew Austad, C Frey, John Martinson, Hans Luestad, and B Johnson were in Simms on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limington
Matthee McKenzie Mercantile Co
Joose
Tie
Mr Jewel
Power
Choteau
Fred ‘Tenhert
Lowry
Flowree
Zimmerman
Geneh
Ft Shaw
Simms
Ruth Young
Great Falls
Beverly Graves
Grange
Mr Crittenden
Win
Halvor Tordal
Andrew A. Austad
C. A .Frey
John Martinson
Hans Luestad
B. Johnson
Burton Breezes From a Small Town School Notes
Mrs J C Ferris and Mrs Waterman visited the school on Wednesday and praised the progress of the children. Mrs Waterman recalled pioneer days with stories from her days as a teacher. Donald Bacorn did local business in Collins Saturday. Ben Gordon adds to his house and interior improvements. Isik Rogers finished threshing and hauled his gear home for winter. Mr and Mrs Gibler called at the Ferris ranch Tuesday. Mrs Wilks leaves for Bozeman after visiting John Roof and friends. Dean Waterman moved H K Ferris engines to the ranch shed for winter. Mr and Mrs Billy Loomis visited the W H Franklin ranch last week. Mrs J J White entertained Mrs Waterman and Mrs Hauxwell at dinner Friday. Miss Thompson held recitations Friday afternoon followed by a teacher’s popcorn and candy treat. Harry VanDeriet, visiting at the Ben Gordon home, returned to Great Falls Saturday. Ira Brolsma left for Great Falls to work for Fred Ferris on the mail contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Ferris
Waterman
Ferris Ranch
Wilks
John Roof
Bozeman
Dean Waterman
H. K. Ferris
Billy Loomis
W. H. Franklin Ranch
J. J. White
Hauxwell
Women Enter Politics With Bold Debut
A record of women entering politics marks a shift as female candidates step forward, challenging old norms and asserting presence in public life. Their engagement reshapes the political landscape and signals broader participation across communities.
Nearly all wise men are married
A humorous quip notes wisdom attributed to marriage, suggesting life experience gained through domestic partnership rather than formal study.
Lake Basin Items Roll Through Choteau And Simms
Local notes dated November 6 and 10 report scatterings of visitors and routine business in Choteau Simms and surrounding areas. Names include Jesse Davis Jas Taylor W O Cole Nan Cole Vera Bullard Crittenden Marl Halladay Luther Harris Bellas and others with mentions of wheat hauling threshing and a weekend dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Davis
Jas. Taylor
Choteau
W. OW. Cole
Nan
Vera Bullard
Bozeman
Crittenden Home
Miss Crittenden
Marl Halladay
Will Crittenden
Simms
W. W. Cole
Ole Kolste
Agnes
Bertha Thornd
Vincent Vance
Spring Valley
Luther
Chateau
Frank Young
Frank Harris
Catholic Fair at Collins Church Aims to Aid New Building
On Tuesday November 18 at 2 p m the Catholic Ladies hold a church fair in Collins Hall with booths, fancy needlework, fish ponds, grab bag and prizes. An evening chicken supper will be served to raise funds for the planned Collins church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins Hall
Collins
Sulzer Offered 100 Lectures for One Hundred Thousand
Report says Sulzer has been offered $100,000 for 100 lectures. Many sympathizers vow to quit sharing sympathy and instead save it for themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulzer
Unanimous Approval of Curren Cy Bill by Bankers
A currency bill was approved unanimously by bankers, prompting questions about influence and fiscal policy. Critics warn of potential shifts in monetary practices while supporters cite stability and coordinated banking standards.
Community Notes From Dupuyer and Dry Forks Area
Local residents report visits among neighbors and relatives including Mrs. A L Hoy Mrs McNeal and Mrs L Daggett. Chas Hoy and wife visited Blackleaf with his mother. Threshing crew moved to Blackleaf after Dry Forks work. Several travelers plan visits to Chateau Logansport and Dupuyer with updates on Mrs F Miller and Do Maynard care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Hoy
McNeal
L. Daggett
Chas. Hoy
Blackleaf
Sabadoes
Forks
L. Shepperd
F. Miller
Fall rye seed for sale in Vaughn Montana
Sunnyside Store Co offers fall rye seed in Vaughn Montana 48-tf. Also a $100000 loan offer on Teton County farm lands by J Eb Ritchey Conrad 5-tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunnyside Store Co
Tf Vaughn
Montana
Teton County
J. EB. Ritchey
Tf Conrad
Carpenter Tools
Herman Bamburger
Chateau
Catholic Services Schedule for Collins Choteau
Mass services will be held on the third Sunday each month at 10 a.m. in Collins with 7:30 p.m. devotions in Choteau and preaching at all services. On the fourth Sunday Masses in Choteau at 10:30 a.m. with 7:30 p.m. devotions and preaching. J Connolly, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Choteau
J. Connolly
Acantha Offers Loose Leaf Books and Gift Ideas
October figures from Receiver McLean show Crow Indian lands sold at public auction yielding about 250000 for the year. About 1600 Crow Indians on the reservation will share a portion of the revenue, with payments totaling around 800000 acres sold in 1910 and 1912 and quarterly distributions to follow for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean
Billings Land Office
Fifth National Conservation Congress Set for Washington
Delegates from every state, counties, municipalities and organizations pledge broad support for conservation. Notables active since 1908 join in planning the November 18 19 and 20 gathering in Washington. The program emphasizes forest and water power conservation with open sessions for all interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Union
White House
Conservation Congress
Conference of Governors
Young Scotchman Southerlin Versus Laird of Skibo
A brief clash emerges between Southerlin, a young Scotsman, and Mr. Laird of Skibo with a remark that Carnegie should supply the man with books. The exchange hints at literary support or patronage within a regional narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southerlin
Laird
Skibo
Carnigie
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Health Ad
Public health notice warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury as dangerous to smell and systemic health. It promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure from F F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio taken internally and claims no mercury. Includes reminder to seek prescriptions from reputable physicians and to buy genuine Hall’s products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
FF. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Roledn
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
Clancy the Bad Man Of Falling Brook
Paul Muir travels to Arizona for health and falls for Bessie Smith in Falling Brook. A feared outlaw Clancy dominates the town but Paul defends Bessie during a dance hall confrontation and escapes with her to Goldmine after a mob scene. Bessie reveals she invented the lover rumor to escape Clancy and seeks a new life with Paul.
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Everett Fillmore
Paul Muir
Arizona
Clancy
Paul
Falling Brook
Bessie
Bessie Smith
Brown
Ohio
Phoenix
East
John
Gold Mine
Nps
W. G. Chapman
Bessie Captures Paul At the Hotel Dance
The scene unfolds at a social dance where boys outnumber the women two to one. Paul asks a reluctant Bessie for a dance and discovers she sits apart, then learns from her that Brown the hotel keeper can explain why she remains unasked by others. Paul confronts Brown.
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Bessie
Paul
Brown
Indignant Indiana Farmer Prefers Farm Life to Politics
A Indianapolis Star report quotes a northern Indiana farmer encountered during a Bass Lake trip. The farmer, whittling in his yard, says politics hold no concern for him as he values his thriving farm, sturdy barn, and hardworking wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Shanks
Indianapolis Star
Basslake
Chattel Mortgage and School Warrants Mentioned in Report
Fragmentary note references chattel mortgage form 220 and school warrants tied to school report cards. Indicates a legal or financial record activity with unspecified parties and dates. No clear names or events available in the legible text.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gopher
E. J. Roberson & CO
Choteau, Montana
Electric City Conservatory Florists
Fifth Avenue No
Great Falls, Mont
Fairfield
Burton Breezes
D. Luther
J. W. Bellas
John Sexton Co
Chicago
T. B. Cook
W. J. Crittenden
Billy Dollemore
Eyrand Ranch
Mrs. Thorn
George
Harris
I. Daggett
T. L. Rains
Logansport
Ind
F. Smith
Dupuyer
Roy Callins
L. J. Daggett
Walier
W. J. Engleman
IL. Daggett
Catholic Services
Loose Leaf Books
Emerick
Man
BOR Sale
William Richards
Shropshire
G. C. Bower
Mont
Bynum
E. Monkman
W. H. Gorham
Thomas Holmes
Smith Premier
John Lyon
J. E. Webb
Berkshire
J. A. Barkholf
Trenton
Michigan
Wanter
Reeves
Kerr & Hanson
Farmington, Mont
Farmington
Electric City Land Co
Malone & Truchot
H. Bremer
R.R
Acantha
Bien
Ecee Gee Phas
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