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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1904
Page
4
State Auditor Harry Cunningham, State Treasurer James H. Rice, and the Superintendent of Public Construction appear on the ballot as key nominees. Officials’ names and roles appear in official listings outlining the race slate for the upcoming election.
A readout lists candidates and officials on a judicial ticket including District Judge C. W. Pomeroy, Sheriff S. L. Potter, County Clerk Kenneth McKenzie, Treasurer A. C. Warner, Clerk Dist. Court J. B. Webb, County Attorney Phil S. Cole, Supt. of Schools Rebecca Acton, Assessor J. C. MccCuaig, Surveyor John W. Shields, Coroner unspecified, Public Administrator H. W. Power, and W. H. Franklin.
The Shelby Junction write up questions Phil I Cole for county attorney citing two years as a school principal in Thoreau and limited legal practice. The text lists his 1897 Arkansas admission, 1900 Montana move, three years as Chateau public schools principal, and 1903 Montana Supreme Court admission. It ends urging truthfulness in politics.
The Montana Acantha notes a contract clause stating that if she receives the nomination for superintendent of schools the contract terminates. It questions whether she will continue teaching after termination triggers and cites the clause as part of teachers' contracts.
A trustee claims a political move benefits no one but the editor warns against false reporting. Mrs Brown not resigning and a substitute, Miss Kathryn Kennedy, are noted. Voters are urged to back Samuel L. Potter over W G Conrad and M S Darling to curb land monopoly and aid small farmers. Potter is described as independent of influence.
The paper argues against C W Taylor for sheriff, listing alleged misconduct and inconsistent voting, and contrasts with support for Kenneth McKenzie. It cites jail prisoner work, 50 cent board “whack,” high mileage bills, few arrests, gambling tolerance, and patronage in Chateau and Chinaman’s restaurant jurors.
The backers who have long worked with Kenneth McKenzie urge him to accept the nomination and promise a strong majority next November. Ferg's prior jab at these men won’t aid the democratic candidate’s prospects.
John Mosher and John Town left the recent Republican convention ready to back the full Republican ticket despite Ferg's objections. Democratic rivals appear to have failed in provoking a confrontation in the neighborhood.
A statement warns that if Ferg accepts bribes to continue attacking prominent Republicans, the Democrat ticket will fail to elect any candidate.
The Conrad Investment company built a dam across Birch creek, depriving settlers of water. In response the settlers oppose the Darling-Conrad outfit, escalating the dispute with water rights at stake.
A political exchange centers on reform proposals from a reformer named Teddy, with supporters urging direct voting on measures while opponents caution about rapid change and stability. local context shows public interest in policy direction and leadership style.
Notice for Election District No 9 in Teton County Montana announces registration ending October 9 1904 at 5 p.m. and reopening October 11 1904 for select registrants. Registry agent W M Lintz lists locations Brockmans Store Vourad and Kupers Hotel Collins for daily registration through October 25 1904 with sessions 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Frank G Freeman registry agent announces registration hours for Election District No 5 covering Belleview and Port Fork. Registration closes 9 p m October 2 1904 and reopens October 31 with daily sessions 8 am to 9 pm at Freeman's Saypo home office and Woolmans North Fork for October 17 and other days.
Electors in Election District No 2 including Bynum must register before the November 1904 general election. The district will close at 6 PM October 2 and reopen October 31 for one day only to register those with legal reasons for not registering earlier. The registry agent will conduct sessions at Stewart's Building in Bynum on October 17 and daily thereafter during registration hours.
Notice declares the deadline for naming qualified electors in Election District No 6 at 9 p m October 29 1904. Registration reopens for one day October 31 1904 for those with legal reasons to register late. Registry agent W E Jeffery will host office at Jefferys house Altyn daily 9 am to 9 pm starting October 17 1904.
Pay partiers knowing themselves indebted to the undersigned are notified to settle accounts at once or will be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection. The accounts can be seen at the Club saloon. Lawrence Davis.
Notice of expiration time for registration and home office in Election District No 12 Raymond precinct Montuana to expire 9 p m Saturday October 28 1904. Election District No 12 will hold a home office at Halladay s house Raymond to register each day from 9 am to 9 pm starting Monday October 17 1904. H L Hathapay Teton County Montana.
Despite discontinuing the photo business Tue Ast Studio states it continues selling mountain and Indian views beaded moccasins purses framed studies mandolin violin and guitar strings photo supplies and related items through its outlet.
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