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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1905
Page
5
A compilation of local items reports a storm causing light school attendance, postal delays, thawed weather effects on ranch stock, and a quarantine due to measles at Sun River. It notes visitors from Kibbey and Chicago, snow depths in Gold Butte, cold lows, and plans for dental work discounts with Dr. Stephens visiting Chateau in December.
Fragments show burnt leather postal cards finally arriving at the Art Studio. No further details present about origin date or creators.
Alex Yule of Dupuyer visits county seat friends for Thanksgiving while Clyde and Charles Martin of Shelby plan to reopen the Teton Exchange saloon early next year. Lawrence Davis returns from Sun River Hot Springs after six weeks hunting. About 500 new postal cards arrive at the Art Studio along with burnt leather goods. Sidney Hirshberg travels to Helena for Thanksgiving with relatives. B G Trescott recovers from typhoid fever, improving. The Acantha thanks S M Carson for aiding this week’s issue.
Third prize listed as an enameled watch valued at 815.00 with tickets available for every dollar purchased using cash or credit through Jos. Hirshberg & Co.
Nick Baatz, a prominent wholesale liquor dealer from Great Falls, visited last Friday and Saturday to oversee business interests. The notice promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea asking if readers lack strength and vigor, priced at 35 cents at City Drug Store.
J K Stauffer, who two years ago sold Cut Bank area ranches to J J Miller and moved to Ohio, returned to Montana last week with his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Manno to again engage in cattle farming in the northern portion of the county.
Mrs C W Taylor and her daughters Misses Mattie Louise and Heles depart Chateau for Collins to meet Mr Taylor and travel to Lewistown Idaho to establish residence. Miss Peggy remains with grandparents this winter to finish school at Teton County Free High and will join parents in Idaho next summer.
Deputy Postmaster Ned Wilcox and John Steele braved fierce storm and heavy snow to deliver mail to Farmington. A break in the telephone line forced a halt, repairs followed, and the pair returned toward Chotesu with blame placed on the horses for the failed expedition.
The county commissioners will meet in regular session at the county clerk’s office next Monday. The meeting will review routine county business and pending approvals.
Advertisement notes rental of the old Knowles blacksmith shop with inquiries directed to Ww. Hodgskiss at Cho teau for further particulars.
Second prize awarded as a 25.00 gold watch from Jos Hirshberg & Co. Tickets with every dollar purchase, cash or credit. Indicated promotion details reference a sales incentive offering a watch as a reward per the source item.
Grain and ranch offer on 160 acre hay ranch with ample irrigation water from a flowing well. Bargain price for quick sale. For details contact Paul Jacobson in Choteau Montana.
Dr. F A Long came home Tuesday from Chicago with his bride Miss Ethel Beck formerly of Republic Kansas. They were married November 22 at the bride’s uncle Thomas Hannell’s home in Everst a suburb of Atchison Kansas. The paper extends warm congratulations and best wishes for the couple.
The play presented by the Ladies' Industrial Society at Woodman Hall drew a large crowd despite bad weather. Cast members Guthrie Galvin Smith Barr Cole Wilcox impressed as Greek figures with notable piano solos by Cowell and Hirshberg.
It is reported from Chinook that Joseph Hirshberg sold about 12 000 ewes and wethers to L C Stockard of Big Timber at about 3.00 per head. He has disposed of all his ranch property.
One black three year old steer with a white stripe and a diamond brand on the right rib is impounded. Owner can reclaim by calling this office and paying advertising charges.
Cure advertised for rheumatism backache and acid poison by Hollister's Rocky Mountain Two claims direct action at the kidney seat. Available for 35 cents at City Drug Store.
Rev E L Buzzell formerly pastor of the M E church in this city has resigned his pastorate to take effect January 1 and will remain in Kalispell to recuperate from ill health.
Reports from Chicago show western range cattle receipts this year reaching 374000 head, up 41 percent from last year. The total is the largest since 1895, and only slightly below that year’s record run.
The Post Office Department bans public announcements of prize winners at card parties and teas in newspapers. Violations may lead to exclusion of mail, a policy linked to the authority of the postal law.
Reported in Conrad after a strong storm about a thousand head of cattle belonging to Conrad Investment Company escaped pasture and wandered into the tail end of the big dry ditch. Local commentary suggests many visitors that day would prefer not to return.
Report from Collins notes two bands of sheep driven off during the week storm. John T. Murphy company lost most of their sheep, piled in snow drifts along the Teton. Prescott flock remains unfound as searchers and herders sheltered after two days and nights without shelter.
E W Pond left Sunday for a short visit with his daughter at Winston. Frank Salmond and wife of Saypo are in town to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs S's parents Mr and Mrs Nat Collings. Dr H Beaupre returned Tuesday evening by way of Great Falls from a trip to his ranches near Sweet Grass.
Weather shifts to warm sun melting snow with a chinook likely within 36 hours. J W Carey of Choteau Montana lists Sate-One work horses eight years old eastern raised and a team of range mares for use. Building logs posts and poles offered for sale at Pine Ridge crossing of the Teton with orders at Choteau House or Acantha office. A B Jones president.
An advertisement urges women to use Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for beauty and health. The notice claims the tea improves complexion, skin clarity, eye brightness, lip color, and overall well being. Sold as tea or tablets for 35 cents at City Drug Store.
The Coburn Cattle Company of Chouteau county plans a relocation as manager Wm Coburn departs for South America likely Argentina to assess prospects there. Barbed wire fences and irrigation ditches are gradually driving large Montana cattle outfits out of business.
The week ending at 6 am November 9 1905 recorded daily temperatures with highs lows and averages. Readings show fluctuating temperatures across the period, reflecting typical early November conditions and a trend toward cooler mornings.
The weekly list of remaining uncalled letters for the Chateau post office shows Hughes Miss Anna, Larance Basile, McFarlane Mrs D, McFarlane D. Add pay one cent when calling and say advertised. P M C H Drake postmaster.
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