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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1916
Page
8
Farmington social activity was quiet Saturday as snow and cold kept residents indoors. The report notes many travelers delayed, threshing slowed by weather, and several residents visiting relatives or returning from trips in Choteau Great Falls and Fairfield with occasional incidents such as a suitcase theft at Bole depot.
Chateau visitors T L Bench Adrian Johanns G W Janszen and Conrad Smitt return home after Tuesday trip. A baby boy born to Andrew Dale last week with birth date November 7. Florence Thompson of Farmington visits sister Mrs Martin Hanson to vote. Cecil Williams of Cordova enrolled at Wiseman school on November 8.
Pat Walsh sold his ranch to his brother Mike and will settle on a stock ranch near Great Falls. Ben Taylor sold his ranch and plans to move to Spokane after his auction sale on the 16th. The Fairfield band raised 500 for new instruments. A wedding for Reuben Eastwood and Miss Tomena Thorrud at the bride’s parents’ home was followed by a reception and elaborate supper at the Community hall.
Collins items LO and many families were Sunday dinner guests of the Ira Thompson family. A week ago Saturday a car near Lytle overturned injuring Miss Murrell and Miss Barwood. Barwood’s dog was killed by the windshield. Schools will be staffed by Miss Reiquam and Mrs. Schick until Murrell and Harwood recover. Mrs. Oliver Atkinson hosted a surprise party for Mrs. Casher before her trip to Great Falls. J. T. Wilson returned to Ami nda area for winter work. Earl Van Horn bought a separator and threshes at T. S. Gap. Ladies Aid gatherings and visits are noted, with travel to Brady and Butte. Mrs. Crawford and family handed ranch belongings to Mr. Wonech. son to Mayo Hospital. The Ladies Aid lunch was well attended on election day. Bro. Van Orsdel visits from Sun River canyon. Ida Ferris Waterman home for rest. Stanley DeTroit loses a horse. Mammie Hurbleshammer moves to Great Falls.
Prosperous farmers praised in local remarks. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Eastwood. Sunday school winner named reds with 80 enrollment. Blues plan later entertainment and supper. Fairfield Civic club formed to cooperate with Commercial club. Officers elected: Mrs I Genger president, Mrs F Schoensiegel VP, Mrs A C Champion secretary, Mrs F M McLean treasurer, Mrs Oscar Gaare secretary. Young people meet Seth Martin home with Xmas plans to follow. Vincent Vance and wife visited from Spring Valley. Temporary depot at Fairfield now complete. Chas Justice Roy Dougherty and Fay Taylor plan a month in the mountains. C A Austad's modern house with electric lighting. Ford buyers include W J Critten den, Leo Kitzman, Paul Tweadt. Maxwell buyers August Shoquist, L M Graves. District 21 school trustees bought new flags. East West Central schools being weather boarded and painted by Severt Syse.
Prof G Eliot Smith argues the mound ruins stretch from Mexico northeastward and share culture with ancient Egypt. In Kansas City several mounds exist including new Washington park and a mound at a high point by Gladstone boulevard. Builders of that mound are thought to have been sun worshippers with an unobstructed sunrise view.
Dr A A Lindsay, a pathologist, argues that love is only the thrill of physical contact. He cites kissing as the example and claims repeated kissing destroys the thrill and reveals love never existed.
For sale small heater late Edison phonograph and 36 records mitre box and carpet 9x9 sell cheap due to moving Herman Bamburger 9 tf Strayed light bay gelding five years old heavy set weight 1060 branded on left neck reward five dollars information leading to recovery Maynard Genger Fairfield Mont 30 tf
Officials of the Trenton street department report discovering a full blooded Indian chief, Justin Wheel Head, among their workers. Head, owner of a large reservation and a copper mine in Arizona, chooses his job as a street cleaner despite wealth. Born near Cal, he studied at Carlisle Indian Industries school and later worked in copper smelting before moving east to industrial plants and farms.
A small purse containing money and other articles was found on Halloween night. Call at this office to claim or provide identification.
W F Scott of Helena Montana seeks to loan money on improved farms in Teton county preferably beach grain lands south of Chateau area. Will lend on raw wheat or grain lands. He will inspect in person and promises no delays or red tape and direct dealings. Respond with land description and loan details.
Henry Kind of Power Montana advertises for sale ten greyhound and stag pups, three full grown greyhounds, one stag hound and one bloodhound. Contact details appear as 62 8t pd.
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