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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1929

Page

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Charley H. Davis Dies at 54 in Chateau

Chas H Davis a long time Teton county rancher died Sunday afternoon at the Chateau high school dormitory at about 3 30. He was born November 4 1875 in Harvel Illinois and moved to Kansas then to Chateau in 1895. He married Margaret Kennedy in 1909 and lived at the Bole ranch with sheep and cattle. Survived by wife three children Oliver Donald Kathryn and three brothers. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church with Masonic graveside rites.

Chas. H. Davis Teton County Chateau Harvel Christian County Illinois Kansas Davis Margaret Kennedy Edmonds Wash Great Falls Bole Oliver Donald Kathryn Lawrence Oak Harbor Port Orchard Jess H. T. Rhoads Everett Methodist Church R. Kdemmer J. G. Jackson

Federal Loan to Farm Union Completed for North Dakota Members

County Agent Robert Clarkson received a telegram from the Farm ers Union Terminal association at St. Paul stating that federal loans to the union for members in North Dakota and Montana on stored wheat flax rye barley and oats were completed yesterday. Members may borrow money at five and three-fourths percent for various terms using farm storage certificates. Instruction blanks are ready for applicants. Copies of the Farm Warehousing act provisions may be seen at the county agent's office.

Robert Clarkson Farmers Union Terminal Association St. Paul Association North Dakota Montana Terminal Association

Demonstration on Culling Set Across Five Teton Communities

County Agent Robert Clarkson announced five culling demonstrations next week in Teton County. Poultry specialist Miss H Cushman from Montana State College will lead sessions at five farms including C V Lilenquist Bynum William Earles Pendrey John Zimmerman Fairfield Ed Mitchell and A E Beck Power with 10 a m or 2 p m start times and time for questions on poultry raising.

Teton County Robert Clarkson H. ©. Cushman State College Bozeman William Earles Pendrey John Zimmerman Fairfield Ed. Mitchell A. E. Beck Power

Teton Red Cross to Meet Next Monday

Mrs. B. O. Price chairs the Teton county American Red Cross chapter calling a meeting at the Chateau courthouse Monday evening Oct 7 at 8 o clock. The aim is to plan the annual roll call drive to end by Armistice Day. Membership costs 1 dollar with half staying in the county. The chapter seeks a second hand washing machine for a local family and lists officers Mrs. Price Miss Nagie and A H Doughty.

B. O. Price Bole Teton County American Red Cross Chateau Margaret Nagie A. H. Doughty

Fathers and Sons Golf Clash Opens at Chateau Grounds

G C Core and C S McDonald played the first round with their sons Clinton Core and C D McDonald in a fathers and sons tournament. The younger pair won four and two. The next match is likely at Meadowlark grounds in Great Falls a week from Sunday.

G. C. Core C. S. McDonald Fathers and Sons Clinton Core C. D. McDonald Chateau Golf Grounds Meadowlark Grounds Great Falls

Fires On Flathead Are Still Burning

A. D. Moir returned to Chateau after two weeks in the Flathead forest directing Holbrook creek fire fighting. The Holbrook fire covers about 3000 acres and remains under control as Bartlet creek fire also burns in the area.

A. D. Moir Lewis & Clark Forest Chateau Flathead Forest Holbrook Creek Bartlet Creek Flathead Continental Divide W. E. Lockhart Forest District 1 Congress

Much Stock Shipped From This Section on Tuesday

A number of stock shipments were made from Teton county Tuesday. Landy and Lerner sent a car of cattle to South St. Paul from Choteau and four cars from Pendroy. Phil I. Cole shipped five cars of sheep to Columbus Wisconsin from Choteau and five to Chicago from Pendroy. The Teton County Shipping association sent a car of cattle from Chateau and one from Agawam to the Chicago market. Nine cars of cattle were shipped from Pendroy to Chicago by E. J. Sherman FP C. Campbell Wm Ellsworth J. C. Michelbach and F. George with varying car counts.

Teton County Landy & Lerner South St. Paul Choteau Pendrey Phil I. Cole Columbus Wis Chicago Pendroy Teton County Shipping Association Chateau E. J. Sherman C. Campbell Wm. Ellsworth J. C. Michelbach F. George

Legion Band Rehearses in Milwaukee Depot

The local American Legion band will rehearse in the Milwaukee depot instead of the park pavilion due to cold weather. The depot is heated by the railroad company. Rehearsals are on Monday and Thursday nights.

American Legion Milwaukee Depot Legion

Teton Bull Dogs Sweep Conrad In Season Opener

Teton high school’s fighting bull dogs opened the football season by defeating Conrad 24 to 6. Loomis led Teton with opening touchdown on a late first half drive, Mozer and J Mozer added big runs, and a second half surge extended the lead before Conrad finally found the end zone late in the game.

Teton High School Fighting Bulldogs Conrad Loomis Teton Underwood S. Moore Jones Malone Morgan Mozer L. Moore Hne J. Mozer

Teton Men Buy at State Ram Sale in Helena

At the state fair ram sale in Helena last week Louis Hart of Power bought 10 head of ram Bouillet bucks from Williams and Polly of Deer Lodge. County Agent Robert Clarkson praised them as some of the best bucks shown. T O Larson and D P Fabrick also purchased rams from Williams and Polly, with Hampshire rams bought by Fairfield project farmers.

Helena Louis Hart of Power Williams & Polly Deer Lodge Robert Clarkson T. O. Larson D. P. Fabrick Hampshire Fairfield Project

Nick Bitz Auction Postponed to October 3

Announcement notes the Nick Bitz auction sale previously set for Thursday September 26 is postponed to Thursday October 3 due to bad weather last week.

Nick Bitz

Fined for Violation of City Ordinance

Chris Hamilton and W E Howard of the Arcade Billiard parlor were arrested last Friday by City Marshal John Moore for violating city ordinance 53 by allowing minors in the billiard hall. They pled guilty and appeared before Police Magistrate J G S on Saturday morning and were fined $10.

Chris Hamilton W. E. Howard Arcade John Moore Mr. Howard Mr. Hamilton

Balmy Weather Sparks Discussion in Chateau

Residents debate how long the pleasant spell will last as forecasts vary. U.S. commissioner Chas. Ferris predicts balmy weather through Christmas, while doubts linger amid last week’s snow and mixed temperatures for September.

Chas. Ferris U. S

Farmers May Watch Weed Control Tests

About 40 members attended a Woman's club meeting at Mrs. R. E. Nelson’s home. Mr. Rowe of Strain's store in Great Falls spoke on interior decorating. The next meeting is set for Oct 15 at T. O. Larson home with Miss Alva Larson discussing her Europe trip. A district Woman's results meeting will be held Oct 14 and 15 at Conrad.

R. E. Nelson Rowe Strain’s Great Falls C. S. McDonald T. O. Larson Alva Larson Europe Conrad

Former Choteau Girl Weds in California

Jean Helen Crawford daughter of Mr and Mrs Earle Crawford formerly of Choteau married Thomas B Beck of San Francisco. The ceremony occurred at Napa California on September 21. Crawford is principal of Napa Union High School and city superintendent of schools. The couple will reside in San Francisco where Beck studies at San Francisco College of Law.

Choteau Jean Helen Crawford Earle Crawford Thos. B. Beck San Francisco Napa Cal Crawfords Crawford Napa Union High School Beck San Franisco College of Law

Power Club Wins Second at 4-H Fair in Great Falls

The Power 4-H demonstration team led by Miss Jay Fitzgerald and consisting of Anna Temple and Anna Menghini won second place in textiles at the 18th annual 4-H fair in Great Falls held two weeks ago. Other Power members include Mary Temple Lydia Menghini Loretta Temple Adeline Lehnertz Sylvia Lehnertz. Teton county sent a Chateau team that placed outside the top three. County Agent Robert Clarkson notes hopes for more clubs next year and sewing expansion in Fairfield and Farmington.

Great Falls Anna Temple Anna Menghini Jay Fitzgerald Power Mary Temple Lydia Menghini Loretta Temple Adeline Lehnertz Sylvia Lehnertz Teton County Chateau Margaret Hodgskiss Marthele Young Dutton Robert Clarkson Fairfield Farmington

Bynum Young Man Allan Stewart Dies in Great Falls

Allan Stewart 24 son of Duncan Stewart of Bynum died Monday night at a Great Falls hospital from diabetes after three years of poor health. He leaves parents two sisters Mrs Elmer Cardell of Choteau and Mrs Vilinda Dornblazer of Bynum. Funeral service at the Methodist church conducted by Rev E R Kaemmer with burial in Choteau cemetery.

Allan Stewart Duncan Stewart Bynum Great Falls Elmer Cardell Choteau Vilinda Dornblazer Methodist Church E. R. Kaemmer

Fairfield Hawaiian Quartet To Broadcast From KFBB

The Fairfield Hawaiian quartet will perform over KFBB in Great Falls tomorrow night from 9 30 to 10 00. The group features Earl Halladay on Hawaiian guitar Henry Ness on violin Julius Olson on harp guitar and Peter Gaare on ukulele.

Fairfield Hawaiian Quartette Great Falls KFBB Earl Halladay Henry Ness Julius Olson Peter Gaare

Idaho farmer tests calcium chlorate against thistle and morning glory

Mr. Clarkson notes 400 pounds of calcium chlorate shipped this fall for farmers to test at multiple Idaho farms. Tests aim to show control of Canadian thistle and wild morning glory, with demonstrations at Matt Decker, old Dale, W. D. Jones, Jay Gitchell, Christien, J. N. Caskey, W. G. Dau walder, Frank Lock, and other patches. Results reportedly improve after severe frosts and by Nov 6 after light snowfall.

Robert Clarkson Mr. Clarkson Matt Decker Highway House Old Dale Floyd Cox W. D. Jones Wheatfield Track Jay Gitchell Christien Farm Church J. N. Caskey Teton Bridge Chateau-Dutton W. G. Dauwalder Earl Jackson Frank Lock Dutton Clarkson Idaho

Lions Ladies Night Set for October 9 at Masonic Temple

Next Wednesday October 9 the Lions club hosts Ladies Night at the Masonic Temple with a banquet served by the Ladies’ Industrial and a program. Attendees include Lions and ladies from Great Falls, Conrad, Shelby and Big Sandy. committee chair is Dr E J Crary with J C Morgan and R B E Nelson.

Lions Club Masonic Temple Lions Great Falls Conrad Shelby Big Sandy E. J. Crary J. C. Morgan R. BE. Nelson

Undertaker to Open House in Choteau by Charles G. Roberts

Charles G. Roberts of Great Falls announces in the Acantha the opening of an undertaking establishment in Choteau in about two weeks. It will be on Main avenue in a P. H. Crossen building. Roberts has 20 years in the trade, the last two with W. H. George company of Great Falls, and his wife will assist.

Charles G. Roberts Great Falls Acantha Choteau P. H. Crossen Main Avenue Roberts W. H. George Company

Scout Ceremony Highlights Choteau Court of Honor

Chateau's first Boy Scout court of honor was held last Thursday evening at the courthouse. Two boys John Robison and Leslie Jourdonnais advanced to second class after a board of review. Lions club gifted a Scout flag, and A B Guthrie awarded badges. Next court set for Nov 4 with Conklin touring Oct 7 and 9 for training.

Chateau Russell Conklin North Central Montana Council John Robison Leslie Jourdonnais W. E. Lockhart Choteau Lions Club A. B. Guthrie Edgar Maclay Maclay Choteau North Montana Council Conklin Troup Scout Leo Carrier Jack Core Willard Paulus Russel Lockhart Glen L. Jones

Local Band Leads Conrad Gas Day Parade and Game

Choteau residents joined crowds from Brady and Valier in Conrad for a Gas Day celebration. The day featured a Choteau victory in football against Conrad, a 24 piece American Legion band parade, and floats about gas arrival. Mayors Bateman and Hennessy spoke, with A. J. Eastness of Pondera Utilities also present. All events were free to visitors including the game dance and theater.

Choteau Conrad Brady Walier Chotau Choteau American Legion TH. W. Bateman Chateau Hennessy A. J. Eastness Pondera Utilities Co

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Illinoie Farm Union Teton Red Cross Divide Midget State Woman’s Club California Power Club Teton Aliso Chateau Club Fairfield Group Undertaker Citizens State Bank
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