Murder Trial Set for Conrad in Wright Slaying
Thomas H. Groves alias Bert Williams age 35 and Harry E. Miller age 20 face first degree murder charges in the Sept 20 slaying of John Wright, a World War veteran. The trial is set for December 1 with 60 jurors summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Groves
Bert Williams
Harry E. Miller
Conrad
B. I. Packer
John Wright
Wright
Dutton
Grove
Miller
Toole
Pondera
Teton
Walter R. Knaack
E. E. Sweitzer
Pondera County
Bert I. Packer
Art. Jardine
Great Falls
Packer
Luke S. May
Seattle
Pondera County District Court
Hattersley
Leaders to Meet in Choteau December 4
A meeting of all home demonstration club leaders will be held in Choteau on Thursday December 4. Miss Hazel Kidder extension clothing specialist from Montana State College will present sewing machine attachments. Ten clubs exist and each should send two delegates bringing notebooks and a pair of scissors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Hazel Kidder
Montana State College
Miss Kidder
Choteau Boy Scouts Enjoy Outing Saturday
Twelve members of Troop 51 of Choteau Boy Scouts hiked about three miles to near the Glen Willow cabin of E. J. Hirshberg with Russell Conklin from Great Falls. They left the court house at 10 and returned at 5 30. Conklin taught estimating skills for first class tests and the group held a campfire dinner they cooked themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau Boy Scouts
Russell Conklin
Area Council
Great Falls
Spring Creek
Glen Wllow
E. J. Hirshberg
Chateau
Mr. Conklin
Campaign expenses reported by Teton county candidates
A total of 241.30 was spent by Teton county candidates in the recent general election per sworn campaign expense reports with Clerk and Recorder George A. Carroll. Six of nineteen candidates incurred no expense. filing fees not listed. Individual totals show Otto Wagnild 3.00, Geo A Carroll 12.50, O G Meadows 12.50, J L Collins 10.00, others at 52.00 or 8.00 with many entries none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
George A. Carroll
Republican County Central Committee
C. James Smith
Macov Wee
C. A. Shawver
Jess
W. Davis
Otto Wagnild
Chas. G. Roberts
Obert Peterson
Treasurer's October funds balance and receipts report
County Treasurer O G Meadows reports October results with county funds starting at 114 652 04 receipts 17 243 43 disbursements 24 626 65 closing balance 107 268 82 trust and agency funds start 93 380 29 receipts 18 716 36 disbursements 16 055 62 closing balance 95 741 03 total receipts 35 959 79 total disbursements 40 982 27 final month balance 203 009 85 at month start 208 032 33.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. Meadows
Trust and Agency
Genral
Co. H. S
H. S. Dormmitopy
Ouie
Csenceeasseeeseeeseerseeseres S. D. Sinking Fund
Liconec
Miss Miller's Father III Reported Illness in Great Falls
Miss Ruby Miller traveled to Great Falls last Friday noon due to her father C. T. Miller's illness. The 76 year old man, living with his daughter Mrs. Oscar Hansen, suffers from heart trouble but was reported improving on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Miller
Ruby Miller
Great Falls
C. T. Miller
Miller
Oscar Hansen
High School Players Suffer Minor Injuries During Interclass Games
Three students sustained injuries in interclass basketball events. Emerson Earles broke a bone in the foot Ruth Phillips broke a bone in the hand and Emily McCullough sprained an ankle. All were treated at Chateau hospital. Pendroy residents Mr and Mrs Fred Fuller were in Choteau Tuesday on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Earles
Ruth Phillips
Emily McCullough
Chateau Hospital
Fred Fuller
Pendroy
Choteau
Recent Deaths Boost Probate Business in Teton County
A surge of deaths in Teton County drives increased probate filings in the district court. Emma E. True seeks letters of administration for her son James E. True, estate valued at about 7600 dollars. Other petitions note wills for Mary C. Campbell and Theo Baart, with hearings set for December and attorneys listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
District Court
Blanche M. Jacobson
Emma E. True
Fred O'L. True
James E. True
P. J. True
T. H. Pridham
Harrison Craig
Lillian M. Craig
Mary C. Campbell
Bert I Packer
Glen Morris
F. G. Campbell
J. S. Schulte
Theo, Baart
Jetters
Mr. Baart
Henry Radcliffe
J. A. Baart
Yeggs Try to Blow Elevator Safe in Chateau
Yeggmen attempted to blow the J. M. Baker Elevator Co. safe at the Chateau elevator. They failed, leaving a bulging safe door, tools, and a pool of liquid on the floor, earning about 50 cents while incurring fuel and labor costs. Police investigate with suspects unknown and tools left behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Baker Elevator Co
Chateau
Ben Fisher
Teton County
J. L. Billings
Teton Canyon Road Reopens After Closure
Teton Canyon Road was opened on Thursday after more than a week of car travel restrictions. The Teton View school hosted a pie social on November 22 attracting many locals. Proceeds from the pie sale support a Christmas in the school initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Teton
Teton View School
G. Parker
James Peebles
Tim Cook
Eldon
Cecil Snyder
Horace Basket
Goff
Phil Rudolph
Dave Stonehouse
Louis Ha ‘Ton
Mr. Nelson
Shelterbelts Spread on One-Fifth of Teton Farms
County Agent Robert Clarkson reports 211 farm shelterbelt owners, 20 percent of all farms, with 18 900 trees distributed in 1930 and 25 225 trees applied for in 1931. Fifty-two farmers filed 1931 delivery applications amid rising jackpine demand. weather and delivery losses affected results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Clarkson
Thos, Selstad
Ole Rosholt
Fred Phillips
Harry Laubach
H. D. Mack
Chris Evenson
W. A. Weber
Geo. Schuler
M. B. Bolland
John Park
Julius Anderson
Martin Schultz
Wm. Lock
Wm. Eaman
Carla Anderson
John Mathison
R. T. Fleshman
Fred van Horn
C. Kooyman
Bb. M. Gibler
R. F. Witzgerald
G. B Plummer
Conrad Wittke
Inga Dale
D. L. Scarrow
Ora Miller
R. A. Reiding
Henry Davidson
Geo. Slanger
J. W. Kerr
Stuart Meyer
F. A. Newman
Chris Bumgmaier
C. A. Burkland
Ira Ritenour
Martin Gronberg
Paul Rice
Pete Peterson
M. L. Bechtel
Arthur Habel
J. W. Gitchell
Roscoe Thompson
Adam Dahliman
Clarkson
Many Visiting Masons Attend James Eckford Funeral
A large assembly of Masons from surrounding towns gathered in Choteau on Monday to participate in funeral rites for James Eckford. The Choteau lodge list includes members from distant lodges and commanderies, including Great Falls and Kooskia, Idaho, with several officers and visitors noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons
James Eckford
Choteau
Jas. Eckford
Choteau Lodge No. 14
Chateau
D. A. Reiquam
R. C. Thompson
Justin Banis
John Bruce
Henry Nelson
Goodwin Odden
Dutton
Elmer Genger
C. B. Turnbull
al Udin
J. A. Shoquist
O. M
N. K. Logan
Geo. Harper
John W. Agnew
Eugene E. French
Gust Hahm
R. M. Armour
Jas. B. Austin
Bobcat Football Player John Yeager Highlighted
Great Falls Tribune features John Yeager of the Chateau family as a member of the Bobcat football team at the Montana State College. The Cats are set to meet Mr. St. Charles at Great Falls on Thanksgiving day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Yeager
Cecil Yeager
Montana State College
Great Falls Tribune
John
Cats
Mr. St. Charles
Great Falls
James Eckford Succumbs at Mayo Hospital
James Eckford longtime Choteau banker and ex mayor died at Mayo Hospital after an illness of several weeks. Born 1880 in Ontario he lived in Choteau since 1909 rising to Citizens State Bank president and serving as mayor 1916 1918. He leaves wife Inez and two daughters Ann and Jane. Funeral held at Masonic temple with wide community participation.
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Chateau
Rochester
Minn
James Eckford
Citizens State Bank of
Choteau
Eckford
Creat Falls
Mayo Hospital
Union Bank and Trust Company
Helena
Citizens State Bank
Bank
G. M. Coffey
Mr. Eckford
Dunkeld
Ontario
Canada
Port Huron
Michigan
Malta
Montana
United States
Glasgow
Valley County
District Court
Teton County
Inez McLean
Chateau Public
Great Falls
Ann
Jane
John
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Choteau Lions Club
Choteau Country Club
Teton County Shipping Association
Chateau Lodge No. 44
A. M
Teton
Royal Arch Masons
Bethany Commandery
Knight Templars
Masonic Temple
J. R. Kaemmer
A. B. Guthrie
Robert Clarkson
W. G. Bloomdahl
Rev. Kaemmer
Isle of Somewhere
T. O. Larson
F. C. Barribal
C. D. McDonald
Geo. Coffey
W. B. Butchart
R. E. Nelson
Charles G. Roberts
Coffey
Census 1930 totals show U S population at 122 775 046
Washington reports the 1980 census final total of 122 775 046 for the United States. The 48 states gained 17 064 426 residents, a 16.1 percent rise from 1920. California led with 65.7 percent growth, while Montana was the sole state to lose population.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
California
Florida
Michigan
Arizona
New Jersey
Texas
North Carolina
Oregon
New York
West Virginia
Louisiana
New York State
Illinois
Montana
Tentative dates set for Christmas turkey shipment
County Agent Robert Clarkson announced tentative shipment days from December 4 to 6 by the Teton County Shipping Association. Plans call for early proceedings at Pendrey and Collings on the 4th, Chateau on the 5th, and Power and Dutton on the 6th, with final arrangements still in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County Shipping Association
Robert Clarkson
Pendrey and Collings
Chateau
Power and Dutton
Veterinarian Visits Chateau On Livestock Disease Talks
Deputy state veterinarian B. O. Fisher of Great Falls spent Saturday in Chateau on professional business in Teton county. He met County Agent Robert Clarkson to discuss livestock disease concerns and related matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. O. Fisher
Great Falls
Chateau
Teton County
Robert Clarkson
Masonic Party Friday Promises Dinner and Dance
The opening social of the season will be held Friday night with a 7 o'clock turkey dinner. Dancing and activities will follow under the guidance of committee chairman M. K. Luther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Luther
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Groves
Venice
First National Bank
Federal Reserve Systrem
TOTAL
Yeggs
Teton Canyon Road
Teton Co
Larely
Baby Beef
Montana Experiment Station
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