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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1913
Page
1
A nostalgic poem praising the reliable Thanksgiving girl who cooks the turkey and stuffing. The speaker, older and married, favors the kitchen maid over flirtatious dancers and celebrates the domestic ideal with lines about carving at the table and blessing Nellie this holiday.
A Thanksgiving service of praise and song will be held at the First Methodist church on Thursday November 27 at 11 a m The Reverend L F Haley of the Episcopal church will preach the Thanksgiving sermon and Rev Percy Reid McMahan of the Methodist church will lead the program The national and state leaders invite all to pause from work and worship to give thanks to God and observe the day’s unique character
A speculative editorial quips that if Mexican revolutionaries included suffragist Emmeline Pankhurst, President Huerta's grip on power would feel insecure. It casts the struggle as a dramatic clash of political personalities and ideals.
Regular Sunday services at the Episcopal church with Advent starting November 30 as the first Sunday in Advent. Morning baptismal service at 10 30, Sunday School at 11 30, Evening Service at 7 45. All are welcome.
The Ladies' Guild announces a series of dances this fall and winter with a Thanksgiving ball on Thursday November 27. The event begins at 9 o'clock with a grand march leading off.
A New York note links seven cent eggs as table decor with a broader critique of honesty in politics. The piece questions Tammany Hall's aim in impeaching Sulzer and its impact on city administration.
Captain J L Tucker regimental quartermaster of the Montana National Guards mustered 65 men into Company M Second Division Montana National Guard at Chateau. Walter Verge was elected captain with Dr H J McGregor first lieutenant and C G Bishop second lieutenant. Regular meetings begin tonight with drills and officer appointments ongoing. Suits measured for about 50 men and equipment to be stored in Chateau once a storage site is secured.
James T. Stanford as receiver of Valler Montana Land & Water Co. sues Hans Greve and James R. Williamson. D. W. McRea sues O Hansen on appeal. Bert Smith sues Joseph Favot on contract. Neil and Peter McArthur co defend against Abe Ferguson for damages. Conrad Mercantile Co. sues Thomas Pettigrew on note. Capt Verge announces Jim Smith for Ist sergeant and T C Spaulding as Ist duty sergeant.
The district clerk records recent licenses including Christian Lassén and Johanna Nielson of Ethridge issued on the 22nd, George Young and Clara Kuhn of Cut Bank issued on the 22nd, Duncan Carswell of New Westminster and Myrtle Pendrey of Porter issued on the 25th, and F J Scott with Lucy O Neill of Cut Bank issued on the 25th.
Religious notice for a Catholic mass at 9 in the church led by Pastor J Connolly. It invites parishioners to attend the Thanksgiving service and mentions the church leadership.
The third and fourth graders gifted Miss Mc Lean a candy shower. Seventh and eighth grades took monthly tests. Absent Gladys Shook. Coal stocks built for weeks. Christmas vacation shortened to one week and two days. Tardy/absent-free primary class names listed. New pupils Mildred Curtis and Floyd Smith. Visitors Mrs Looney Mrs Gregory Mrs Green Mrs Gorham. Dr Bateman and Mr Looney returned from hunting. Emily Hanson to replace McLean in 2nd and 4th grades. Total enrollment 140. Two dozen new primary seats arrived.
Last Friday’s freshman party was a success and the new flag was used in decorations. Professor Dietrich attends the State Teachers Association in Helena with Mrs Dietrich and baby, staying until after holidays. Tests were given Monday and Tuesday and a seniors’ entertainment is planned for next month. Basketball rumors place Company D at campus on December 18. The literary program and Indian Club work draw interest while Adelphia plans a future program.
The Clerk of the Court Gibson records declarations of intention for final citizenship by Mrs. Mary Dorothe Voight of Conrad born in Germany and Carl Nielson 24 farmer born in Denmark of Ethridge and Christian Martinus Lassen 97 farmer born in Denmark of Ethridge.
A fragmentary verse by H. G. Dodge featuring Thomas Turk vowing to quit stuffing the meal and acknowledge laziness among diners. The unreadable text suggests a humorous or satirical holiday piece with lines about sharing the dinner and granting a final chance at enjoyment.
Next Sunday evening November 30 at 7 45 a sacred concert replaces the regular service. Anthems quartets duets and solos will be performed by local talent noted for strong voices. A silver offering is expected to aid in purchasing music. Rev Percy Reid McMahan speaks at morning service on A Temple Incident. Services 10:00 a m and 7:45 p m Sunday school 11:30 a m Epworth league 7:00 p m.
Washington December 1913 Post Office Department reports thirty million dollars in net profit from the new Parcel Post Law since January 1 1913. The Postmaster General and President Wilson hail the service for benefits to the public and plan to raise weight limits from eleven to twenty pounds and later toward fifty or one hundred pounds to cut costs and connect farmers with urban consumers.
At St Luke Catholic church in this city at nine oclock on Wednesday morning Miss Lucie ONeill daughter of M A ONeill of Cut Bank and Michael J Scott formerly of Bloomington Wisconsin were joined in marriage by Father J J Connolly. The couple will honeymoon in Chicago and other eastern points and return to Cut Bank about March 1 1914 to reside.
The Webb family thanks friends and the Masonic order for sympathy and assistance during bereavement. Signed by Mrs. John J. Webb Lucina A. Webb Frank Webb Mr and Mrs W H Webb Mr and Mrs Hi A Prescott. Huerta may soon have to go out by the fire escape. New Jersey must feel almost as conspicuous as Oyster Bay used to. Putting Tammany out of business is alright, but the only trouble is it won't stay out.
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