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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1918
Page
3
Transfers filed with County Clerk include U S patents quit claims and warranty deeds among many entries. Notable items include U S to August Newman, Emanuel Baxter and others, Joseph Cummings and Peter Pederson Sandmo certificates, and various townsite transfers in Dutton Chateau Power and Bynum.
Advertises paying $2.00 to $35.00 per set for broken or intact false teeth, plus real value for diamonds, old gold, silver and bridge-work. Sends by parcel post to MAZER'S TOOTH SPECIALTY in Philadelphia. returns goods if price unsatisfactory.
The office grouch states no proposal will satisfy him unless the current Hun janitor in his flat is deported.
Effie M Embody of Dupuyer Montana filed notice to make final proof on land described in D L E and D L B entries in Kalispell Helena land districts. The hearing before United States Commissioner A C Warner at Chateau Montana is set for November 27 1918. Witnesses include George Robinson Leonard Wagner Florence Gordon and Hattie Higgins all of Dupuyer Montana. First pub October 24 last November 21.
Floyd A. Clark of Chateau Montana filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish claim to the land described in his 1915 additional homestead entry. The proceedings occur before U. S. Commissioner A. C. Warner at Chateau on December 4, 1918. Names John F. Dusak Harry Perkins Frank McCabe Grover C. Parker are listed from Chateau. First publication October 31, last November 28.
Carl N H Hamretl of Kalma Montana filed notice to make three year proof to establish his homestead claim for the southwest quarter section 35 township 24 north range 7 west Montana Meridian before U S Commissioner A C Warner at Chateau Montana on December 3 1918. Lillian I Alspaugh Hartsel Akers William J Watson and James J Goodwin of Kalma listed as witnesses. Register A B Barker. First pub Bat 31 last Nov 28.
A Navy officer recounts in the Saturday Evening Post how sailors kept watch as convoy ships crossed the Atlantic at night. A Spanish fireman flashed an electric light on a transport deck triggering discipline and a five day solitary sentence for the offender. The incident underscored that even a light at sea during war is a court martial offense.
Dr. W G Hudson of E I DuPont Je Nemours asserts in a medical association talk that dangers in explosive manufacturing are exaggerated. He notes railroading injuries outpace factory incidents and says most factory accidents result from worker negligence rather than explosives. He argues automation will reduce hazards.
The Teton Co operative Canal Co of Choteau Montana issues a notice from the directors meeting October 28 1918 levying a twenty dollar per share assessment payable by November 28 1918 to H R Thompson secretary treasurer. Unpaid shares after November 28 will be delinquent and sold at public auction December 14 1918 to cover the delinquent assessment and sale costs.
George W. Fryer of Chateau Montana filed intention to make a three year entry on a homestead lot with serial number 038129 covering multiple quarter sections in township 23 north range 4 west. The notice lists Patrick H Crossen Charles Frost George A Zachary and Harry Odenwald of Choteau Montana as affiliated parties. J A Barker Register. First pub October 31 Last Nov 28.
County seeks sealed bids for 1919 care and maintenance of indigent poor at the county farm and hospital in Chateau Montana. Bids cover per diem rates for up to 6, then 12 inmates, plus per capita burial costs. Contracts require bonds and proper care of county property. bids may be rejected.
A humorous period note advises that a beautiful woman has good digestion. for faulty digestion eat lightly of meats and take occasional Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen digestion. Price 25 cents.
The City of Choteau offers a 15.00 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of anyone firing firearms within city limits. Also sought are tips on breaking or tampering with telephone and electrical equipment, light globes, windows in vacant property, water and fire department appliances, and trespassing at the sewage disposal plant. Information to John W. Hall, City Clerk.
Sophia Mooers of Plummerton Montana files notice of intention to prove up three year claim to a land parcel for heirs of Elizabeth Schramm deceased. The entry is for the southwest quarter section 4 township 23 north range 7 west Montana Meridian. Office of U S Commissioner A C Warner Chateau Montana November 18 1918. First pub Oct 17 last Nov 14.
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