World News And Local Notices From 1910s Digest
Spain celebrates army success in Morocco while Kentucky reports night riding bursts. Texas oil product drop, Bryan silver wedding anniversary, Debs reenters presidential race, New York unemployment rate, Wright sets height record, Standing Rock lands registration, Goldfield mining urges silver use, Bristol dry and wet counties, Taft ship subsidy and Alaska policy, wheat price surge, Walsh bank ruling, Taft tour entertains, Peary Hudson Fulton feature, Rice Day in Texas, Oklahoma bank failures and guaranty fund debate.
Chateau Schools Make Fine Showing At State Fair
The seventh annual Montana state fair featured Chateau schools with strong urban and rural representation. The Chateau display, praised by educators, showcased geography arithmetic grammar and drawing with high marks for public schools in Butte Helena Livingston Anaconda Forsyth and more.
State Lands Bind Belton to Forest Service
Secretary Ballinger has ruled Montana may select school lands in forest reserves when sections 16 and 36 are unfit, but may not claim lands not surveyed. If upheld, Belton townsite would pass to the forestry bureau under the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinger
Montana
Belton
Forestry Bureau
Land buyers and church notes from Dupuyer area
Dupuyer A J Kemper of Conrad visited with prospective land buyers in town Monday. E E Leech and wife attend the land drawing at Valier. Rev Van Orsdel came via Valier Friday. P F D Kingsbury was at Valier Friday. The infant son of Fred Nelson and wife funeral held Saturday at 3 p m in the parsonage. R A Earhart of Conrad was a business caller Saturday. E D Forrest and J M Anderson went to the Falls last week. Harold Forrest was thrown from his horse last week sustaining a broken rib and arm wound but recovering. Cattle shipping active with Quail Manix Connor Kingebury Johnson among the buyers. Alfred Harris went to Sayoo this week to obtain a bond of sheep. Rev Hutt will preach at Bynum Friday at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Kemper
Conrad
E.E. Leech
Valier
Rev
van Orsdel
D. Kingsbury
Fred Nelson
E. D
Harold Forrest
Quail
Manix
Connor
Kingebury
Johnson
Alfred Harris
Sayoo
Rev. Hutt
Bynum
Infantile paralysis outbreak reported in Great Falls and Monarch
Infantile paralysis has appeared in Great Falls and Monarch with an 18 month old dying last week. Five to ten cases in the Falls. about 10 in Chateau area with no fatalities. Officials urge sanitation and precaution as the disease spreads and schools may close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Monarch
Board of Health
Falls
Brooklyn
Middle West
Chateau
Fairfield Residents Townbound for Helena State Fair
Fairfield residents including Mr. and Mrs. John Zimmerman left for Helena at the start of the week to attend the state fair. Others spent fair week in Chateau or visited Choteau and the basin amid house building and family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zimmerman
Helena
John Langwald
John Schultz
Railroad hopes rise in county as scouts and officials visit
Two recent incidents spark talk of a county railroad. J M Phillips, a railroad scout from Scott City, Kansas, stayed in Choteau then traveled north toward Bynum. Alec McKenzie of the Great Northern, in town Tuesday, weighs purchasing Alkali basin stock, aiming to advance the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Phillips
Scott City
Kansas
Choteau
Bynum
Augusta
Great Northern
Alec McKenzie
Cuesday
McKenzie
James Hill
Legal Hay Measure For Montana Stacks
Statute details the measurement rules for hay in stacks in Montana. It sets cubic-foot ton equivalents for blue joint, alfalfa, rough slough grass, timothy and clover, with settlement periods and a method to compute stack volume by linear dimensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Montana
Treasurer's Report Shows County Funds Distributed
A. C. Burbank county treasurer reports on hand $51,002.76 as of Sept 30 1909 divided among state general and bounty funds stock indemnity and inspection funds road and bridge funds poor fund bond interest sinking general and district school funds high school and institute funds plus personal property taxes district court deposits and public administrator deposits. Road awards listed as $210.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Burbank
General Fund
Institute
Protestec
Public Administrator
Delegates Selected for Dry Farming Congress
Seton county the large dry farming region will be represented at the fourth Dry Farming congress by an official delegate appointed by the county commissioners. The list includes Martin Jacobson Santel Whetson C W Burns J J Pergusco H C Wilcox Wm Malcott W R Rob Sits G M Coffey A J Cowell and A B Guthrie. Other delegations will be named to represent towns in Teton county with a major exhibit at the International Dry Farming exposition to run October 25 to 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seton County
T “Hard
Martin Jacobson
Santel Whetson
Pioneer Press
Cut Bank
C. W. Burns
Lowry
J. J. Pergusco
The
Observer
Jurors Drawn for December District Court Term
A list of trial jurors has been drawn for the December term of the district court. The jurors are directed to appear on the seventh of the month. Included are G. W. Burns W. B. Butchart Alex Breeding Timothy Buckley Nick Dodds Joe Dark Stuart Edgar Paul Erickson Olaf Jorseth John Gleason Bennett Golding Joseph Glease J. D. Godwin G. B. Grande Bareney Gordo Jerry lTagerty H. L. Halladay David Howe David L. Hopi John Hanson Chris Lindseth Thomas W. Luc Alutit Lauter George McDoin e J. Morris Harry Marks Barnaey Mathews L. L. Nassett Jans Oldenkamp William O'Brien Prank Pike John Peterson P. A. Prince John A. Press Sam Potter J. W. Quail Henry Radcliffe A. Reiding H. J. Slavin D. ls. Stansberry N. O. Saterlie J. A. Van Buskirk C. H. Wilcox James A. Hughes Peter Kelly EB. B. Leech Jesse Morgan Tomas O. LGaramn Frank E. Moore George Marchand
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
G. W. Burns W. B. Butchart
Alex, Breeding
Timothy Buckley
Nick Dodds
Joe Dark Stuart J. Edgar
Paul Erickson
Olaf Jorseth
John A. Gleason
Bennett Golding
Joseph R. Glease
J. D. Godwin
G. B. Grande Bareney Gordo
Jerry lTagerty
H. L
Harry Marks Barnaey Mathews
L. L. Nassett
Jans Oldenkamp
William O’brien
Prank Pike
John Peterson
P. A. Prince John A. Press
Sam Potter
Henry Radcliffe A. Reiding
H. J. Slavin
D. Ls. Stansberry
N. O. Saterlie
J. A. van Buskirk C. H. Wilcox James A. Hughes
Peter Kelly
EB. B. Leech
Jesse Morgan Tomas O. Lgaramn
Frank E. Moore
George Marchand
Forest Ranger Exam Set for Choteau Court House
Forest Examination Supervisor Daugs announces a two day examination for forest ranger positions to be held at the Choteau courthouse on the twenty-fifth and twenty-sixth. Practical questions count 30 percent, field test 30 percent, and experience plus education 40 percent. Eligibility requires US citizenship and age 21 to 40 on exam date. Civil service commission oversees the exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugs
Choteau
United States
Civil Service Commission
Teton County Teachers Institute Plans Announced
County superintendent Mrs Frances M Anderson reports from State Superintendent Harmon that the Teton county teachers institute will be held at Chateau November 1 2 and 3. Dr Sanford Bell of Denver will speak and supervise sessions with Supt Harmon, with another instructor to be chosen later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances M. Anderson
Harmon
Teton County
Chateau
Sanford Bell
Denver
Teton County Institute
Supt
An Education in Your Home by the American Woman's League
Mrs Caarves La Breche urges Chateau residents to read articles in Colliers Everybody's Delineator and Success about the American Woman's League. The university offers culture art and home arts through correspondence and local attendance courses without cost to members. A local chapter and chapter house are proposed. request details from Lewis Publishing Company University City St Louis Mo for The League Plan booklet.
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Acantha
Colliers
Everybody’s
Delineater
Success
American Woman's League
Chateau
League
Lewis Publishing Company
University City
St. Louis
Montana Central Elevator Co Forms Minnesota Incorporation
County Clerk Garrett last week recorded the articles of incorporation for the Montana Central Elevator Co. The main office is in Minneapolis with incorporators W. W. Cargill D. McMillan and J. H. McMillan. Capital stock is $50,000 and the firm is incorporated under Minnesota law. business is expected in Walters, Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett
Montana Central Elevator Co
Minneapolis
D. McMillan
J. H. McMillan
Walier
Minnesota
Local visitors and residents share news from Helena and beyond
Additional local notes report Wm Cowgill and family returning Friday from Helena and taking in the Walier opening this week. John C Gilbert and wife from Philadelphia arrived for a short visit. Mrs Gilbert is sister to County Treasurer Burbank. Sidney Hirshberg and Ernest Friedlander visited from Conrad. Mrs W C Jones and two children of Wisdom Montana visit the Odenwald family after touring Helena and the state fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Cowgill
Helena
Mr. Cowgill
Walier
John C. Gilbert
Philadelphia
Eyraud Seeks Gasoline Plowing Outfit for Large Scale Farm
Peter Eyraud, in town from his Muddy ranch, plans a gasoline plowing outfit to farm on a large scale. He believes the gasoline plow is cheaper than horse power. Pete is also shifting focus from sheep raising toward farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Eyraud
Pete
Big Document Recorded At Clerk Of Teton County
The clerk's office records a massive file described as the articles of agreement between the United States and the Carey Land Board of Montana and the Carey board with the Conrad Land and Water Co. The combined contracts form a large type written volume. Recording fee is $22.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
United States
Carey Land Board of
Montana
Carey Board
Conrad Land and Water Co
Miss Marion Yule Wed to Thos Harvey Banks
The wedding occurred at the bride’s parents’ home in Monarch with Rev. J S Calkins officiating. Miss Marion Yule, formerly of Chateau, now becomes Mrs. Banks of Everett Washington. The couple then traveled to Seattle to begin married life amid well wishers.
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Marion Yule
Chateau
Great Falls
Monarch
Miss Marion Yule
Thos. Harvey Banks
Everett
Wash
J. S. Calkins
West Side Methodist Church
Burlington
Seattle
Montana Notable Items From Helena and Beyond
Montana reports show a $4000 city hall planned for Trarlowton and a new sewer system for Missoula. St Marks church work begins in Havre while Sweet Grass townsite lots go on sale Oct 9. Lectures note a strike by stone masons at Helena’s Catholic college and Havre to gain long distance service from Montana Independent Telephone Co. 6 million fry provided by Anaconda hatchery aid state streams. Yellowstone county wins top prizes at the state fair. Livingston residents sue Northern Pacific for 75000. Veterinarians meet in Helena with next year in Havre. Butte resident William Bliss dies by suicide. Libby to host permanent humane officer Kennedy while Belt Mercantile dissolves and stock goes to Raynsford. Knights of Pythias plan state conclave at Great Falls Oct 11. A Chinaman wounded two policemen in Billings and was fatally shot. Deer Lodge pioneers Williams and Edwards die. Bids for Great Falls federal building exceed limits delaying construction. A Starlem resident nearly loses an eye to a cat. Great Falls school funding eyed as Leng offers 1500 yearly for two years. Montana pioneers meet in Helena. next year in Deer Lodge with W O Gillette new president. Great Falls land office sees a filing surge. 100+ daily entries. Helena track watchman Edward Glennon killed at work shielding fair riders. Fletcher Friel, ex-Great Falls attorney, now IRS solicitor, visits Montana. Mike Priel fatally shot by cousin during a duck hunt. A mystery man’s buried body found near Perse, murder indicated. Rhodes scholars exam at University of Montana Oct 19–20 under Dr. Duniway. winner to study at Oxford.
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Spain
Morocco
Kentucky
Texas
W. J. Bryan
Senator Depew
New York
California
Eugene V. Debs
Orville Wright
Potsdam
Standing Rock
Cheyenne
Dakotas
National Mining Congress
Goldfield
Bristol
Tennessee
Virginia
Taft
Alaska
Chicago
John R. Walsh
Lieut. Peary
Roosevelt
Oklahoma
University of Montana
Missoula
Agricultural College
Bozeman
Boulder
Paul Clarke Industrial Schbol
Butte
Livingston
Anaconda
Ibil
Forsyth
Ha Stato
Dupuyer
Fairfield
Frank Jefferson
Miss Rose
Ray
Earl Halladay
al Young
Chas. Davis
Paul Jacobson
Andrew Munson
August Tuebert
Henry Radcliffe
Basin
Frank Harris
H. L. Halladay
J.B. Maurer
Yeton
Billings Dry Farming Congress
Forest Examination
Teachers’ Institute In
Teton
Elevator Company
Sidney Hirshberg
Ernest Friedlander
Collins
Rocky Mountain Elevator Co
News of the
Trarlowton
Havre
New Catholic College
Montana Independent Telephone Co
Yellowstone County
Northern Pacific
William Bliss
Ben. J. M. Kennedy
Libby
Belt Mercantile Co
Raynsford
Knights of Pythias
Lewistown
Billinge
William Williams
Deer Lodge County
W. R. B. Edwards
Federal
Starlem
J. B. Leng
Deer Lodge
W. O. Gillette
Dearborn
Edward D. Glennon
Fletcher Maddox
Internal Revenue Department
Washington
Mike Priel
Silver Bow County
Monday
Friel
Perisa
Billings
Rhodes Scholarship For
C. A. Duniway
Committee of Selection For
Oxford
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