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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1926

Page

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Teton Triumphs Over Shelby 63 to 0 in Season Opener

Teton in its second win of the season hammered Shelby 63 to 0 at Shelby after traveling to the oil city. Captain Bud Burns led with three second half touchdowns and Dinty Moore, Earl Bennett, and Tom Winner contributed scoring drives as Conrad and Midgett praised their plucky youngsters. The game featured 17 Teton players with John Norris Chas Cohoe George Loomis among subs.

Toole County Te‘ton Shelby Shelby High Conrad Teton Midgett Ashley Chateau Shelby Teton Oil Bud Burns Tommy Winner Dinty Moore Shelby Boys Oil City Boys Earl Bennett Bennett Petri Charles Cohoe Frank Gordon George Radcliffe John Norris Chas Cohoe George Loomis Tommy Moore Spud Moore Morgana Pridham McGregor Burns

St Louis Cardinals Win 1926 World Series

St Louis fans erupted as New York flinched in two straight games after Saturday and Sunday decisions on the Yankees home field. Alexander the Cardinal ace saved the day in the seventh inning of the deciding game.

St. Louis New York Cardinals Yankees Alexander

Butcher Shop Proprietor Visits Choteau Tuesday

Co. O. Shelton of Pendrey, proprietor of the local butcher shop, made a business visit to Choteau on Tuesday.

Co. O. Shelton Pendrey Choteau

Elk and Deer Seasons Open Tomorrow for 30 Days

The elk and deer hunting seasons start October 15 and run to November 15. Hunters are reminded to respect county rules, licenses, and open territories with limits of one buck per county for deer and one elk per hunter in most areas, with Lewis and Clark county northern areas starting November 1. Early snows push elk to lower ranges per the local forest office.

Teton Lewis & Clark North Fork Dearborn River

Readiness for the Coming Election Sets General Poll Plan

The county clerk reports rapid mechanical preparations for the general election on November 2. Polls will open 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Ballots are being printed and will mail to absent voters. Supplies will be delivered October 31 to precincts. Election judges remain the same as for the primary, serving two years. Polling places mirror the primary locations.

Leavitt for Congress Club Meeting Called

A meeting of Chateau and Teton county citizens supporting Scott Leavitt for Congress from Montana’s second district is set for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Stockmens State Bank. C. S. McDonald, Republican county central committee chair, aims to organize a club with precinct vice chairmen and publicize Leavitt’s qualifications and record against Democratic attacks. All interested men and women are urged to attend.

Chateau Teton County Scott Leavitt Congress Montana Stockmens State Bank C. S. McDonald Republican County Central Committee Leavitt McDonald

State Speakers Planned for G O P Campaign in Teton County

Prominent state Republicans plan a series of campaign meetings in Teton county after a county central committee meeting led by C. J. McDonald. Bert I. Packer reports in touch with Frank Hazelbaker who promises strong speakers including E G Toomey and John G. Brown to discuss state and national issues and candidates.

Teton County Republican County Central Committee C. 3. McDonald McDonald Bert I. Packer Frank Hazelbaker E. G. Toomey Lewis & Clark County Committee

Power-Morgan Co Executive Visits Butte and Great Falls

Chas Straight of the Power-Morgan Company toured Butte and Great Falls at the start of the week for business discussions.

Chas, Straight Power-Morgan Company Butte Great Falls

State highway commission funds scarifying project on Chateau Bynum

The State Highway Commission will scarify and re surface the Chateau Bynum gravel highway at a cost to Teton county not exceeding 50 dollars per mile. Engineer H O Beale says the method uses existing road material and reduces crown hump with minimal expense, with labor borne by the county and actual machine work covered by the commission. The work, already underway east of Fairfield, may extend from the south county line to Chateau next summer.

State Highway Commission Chateau- Bynum H. O. Beale Board of County Commissioners Teton County Highway Commission Fairfield South Teton County Chateau

Canadian educator to discuss booze law repeal talk

Hon W D Bayley of Winnipeg and Manitoba assembly will speak at Chateau high school on October 26 about prohibition and repeal of state laws. He will outline Canada’s government liquor supervision experience and address temperance education to students in the afternoon.

W. D. Bayley Winnipeg Manitoba Provincial Assembly Chateau Canada Montana Robert B. Culbertson Bayley

Wool Growers Meet in Great Falls October 27

The Montana Wool Growers Association through secretary treasurer Murray E. Stebbins schedules a district meeting in Great Falls on Wednesday October 27. County Agent Robert Clarkson urges attendance, with sessions at the Hotel Rainbow and a banquet at 7 p m. Speakers include R L Waddell on More and Better Wool and W R Page on Farm Flocks in Montana.

Montana Wool Growers Association Murray E. Stebbins Great Falls Robert Clarkson Teton County Hotel Rainbow R. L. Waddell Extension Service Montana W. R. Page Great Northern E. W. Hall Milwaukee Stebbins

Benefit dance nets 72.10 for boys band fund

The first of a monthly series organized by the finance committee and County Agent Robert Clarkson raised 72.10 for the boys community band fund. The event, held last Saturday at Chateau High School gym, is seen as a strong start toward financing the civic enterprise.

Robert Clarkson Chateau

M E Church Notes Sunday Schedule and Sermons

The M E Church lists Sunday school at 10 30 a m morning worship at 11 30 with a sermon Moral Issues of Election Special music by the choir. Farmington services at 3 p m Eyworth League at 7 15 and evening service at 8 with a sermon John the Apostle. Bynum service Tuesday October 19 Ladies Industrial meets Wednesday October 27 Robert B Culbertson minister.

Farmington Eyworth League John the Apostle Bynum Ladies’ Industrial Robert B. Culbertson

Three divorce suits filed in district court

Three divorce actions have been filed in the district court office of Clerk B. M. Jacobson since October 4. Tacie E. Friend seeks a divorce from John Friend, May M. Elwell seeks a divorce from Guy Elwell, and Clarence Drew seeks to end his marriage to Verona Drew.

B. M. Jacobson Tacie E. Friend John Friend May M. Elwell Guy Elwell Clarence Drew Verona Drew

Meyer Visitor From Collins Visits Chateau Business

R. H. Meyer a Republican committee man from the Collins precinct visited Chateau on Monday for business purposes.

R. H. Meyer Collins

Teton County Turkeys Planned for Thanksgiving Shipments

The Teton County Shipping Association plans a major Thanksgiving shipment this fall. County Agent Robert Clarkson says letters went to farmers who shipped turkeys last year to report available birds by early November. Prices are expected to be strong with good demand from eastern buyers and caps on weight and grade defined for toms and hens.

Teton County Clarkson

Buster and Tige Triumph For Local Children

Buster and his dog Tige attracted a large juvenile audience at the Royal Theatre on Saturday. The act, featuring a 43 year old midget impersonating Buster Brown, was staged with Jos Hirshberg Co. prizes awarded to Dolly Gordon Bobby McGregor and Jane Adams for their Buster Brown footwear and prizes included a watch and a fountain pen.

Buster Tige Buster Brown Shoe Company Jos. Hirshberg & Co Buster Brown Hirshberg & Co Bobby McGregor Jane Adams

Guessing contest offered with prizes through October 28

The Acantha invites readers to submit tip guesses for an election tip contest. Two prizes, displayed at Chateau Drug and Rexall, will go to the closest guess. Fill the coupon in the ad, sign with address, and mail to The Chateau Acantha. Winners announced in the October 28 issue.

Clarkson Chateau Dance Orchestra Eddie Acantha Chateau Drug Rexall Chateau Acantha

Columbus Day Observed in Choteau

Columbus Day observed in Choteau with celebrations in schools and the closure of banks, post office, and public offices. The day honors Christopher Columbus, noted as discoverer of America.

Choteau Christopher Columbus America Nsval

September Weather Summary Shows Record 3.15 Inches

County Agent Robert Clarkson reports a September total of 3.15 inches, the heaviest in five years, with 75 degree high on the 19th and 5 degrees below zero on the 24th. For the five year period 1921–1925 September totals were 0.36 in 1921, 2.37 in 1925, and the year to October 1 reaches 9.98 inches. October cooler than average. 1921 max 84 and 1925 max 69 with October average precipitation 0.85 in.

Robert Clarkson Co-Operative Weather Observer Clarkson

Paralysis Stroke Fatal to Aged Fairfield Rancher

Albert Young a 70 year old Fairfield area rancher died after a paralytic stroke suffered days earlier. He lived alone on his ranch and was found on the cabin floor by a neighbor. Funeral services were held at Chateau cemetery with Rev. Robert B. Culbertson officiating. He is survived by a wife and daughter in Iowa and a son guiding an eastern hunting party in the Rockies.

Albert Young Fairfield Glenloyd Hospital Mr. Young Robert B. Culbertson Chateau Cemetery Young Iowa Rockies

Collins Rancher Prefers Montana After Eastern Trip

E R McLean rancher of Collins Route country returns from extended visit in middle west and east. He favors Montana land over Wisconsin, praising year round work and bumper crops. He visited Washington and Cong Scott Leavitt about rural mail route established May 1 from Collins serving a large region.

Montana E. R. McLean Collins Route Middle West East Chateau McLean Acre Wisconsin McClean Atlantic Seaboard Washington Scott Leavitt

Ladies' Aid and 4 H Club Events in Farmington

The Ladies' Aid meets with Mrs John Edwards next Wednesday afternoon October 20. The 4 H club holds Achievement day at the Farmington school Friday evening October 15 with County Agent Clarkson speaking and a Billings fair team sewing demonstration. Public invited. Local notes include several visits and illnesses among Farmington residents.

Farmington Ladies’ Aid John Edwards Clarkson Billings Fair J. B. Conner Great Falls Miss Rahn Jagrippe Harry Benson A. J. Kile Belle Lindseth Spokane Eva Bozlee Harry Moore Chateau DeRusha Ranch Earl Burgett

Notable Wheat Yields Reported Across County Fields

C S McDonald, president of the Stockmens State Bank, reports excellent yields from Dutton area farms. Harmon averages 35 bushels per acre across 400 acres with one field at 41 and another at 30. Mathison exceeds 37 bushels across 400 acres totaling over 15 000 bushels. Larson's Brady ranch yields near 40 bushels on a 150 acre field, with 350 acres averaging above 39 bushels and 13 708 bushels total. Premium wheat from 84 acres records 2950 bushels at 35 bushels per acre.

C. S. McDonald Stockmens State Bank N. E. Harmon John Mathison Dutton Harmon Larson H. O. Bremer Premium Center Collins

Mother of Local Woman Dies in Great Falls

Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Gillis of Great Falls were held at St. Ann's cathedral. She was mother of Mrs. Chris Bennetson of Chateau and an early Montana pioneer since 1888. She rests beside her husband in Calvary cemetery.

Julia Gillis Great Falls St. Ann’s Cathedral Gillis Chris Bennetson Chateau Montana Calvary Cemetery

County Club Leaders to Meet County Agent Monday

County club leaders will meet county agent Monday afternoon at 1 30 in Geticgo. Delegations from communities without organized club work are asked to attend. Miss Vangil Russell assistant state club leader will discuss this year’s club work and 1927 girls club plans. Good attendance urged.

Geticgo Robert Clarkson Vangil Russell

Deer hunting trip planned for Helena contingent

J. C. Morgan H. E. Adams Harrison Craig L. T. Morgan of Augusta H. E. Swanson and L. C. Starr of the T. C. Power Co. office at Helena depart today for a deer hunting expedition into the Dearborn and Elk Creek districts.

J. C. Morgan H. E. Adams Harrison Craig L. T. Morgan Augusta H. E. Swanson L. C. Starr T. C. Power Co Helena Dearborn Elk Creek

Also Mentioned on This Page

G. O. P. Campaign First National Bank Liberty Loan Choteaubynum M. E. Church Notes Association Buster and Tige Viest Collins Rancher
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