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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1907
Page
1
The article outlines Montana hunting season rules, licensing requirements, and penalties. It details resident and nonresident licenses, licensing from game wardens and justices, and restrictions on guides, fishing, and selling or shipping game. It also lists open seasons and daily limits for antelope, elk, bison, quail, grouse, geese, ducks, and other species.
Western Federation fears a lunacy commission for Harry Orchard when he faces trial for ex Governor Steinberg murder leading to possible escape from gallows. Prince William of Sweden visits the U S with attention at Newport. Ex President Cleveland ill. Mrs Cleveland summoned from New Hampshire. 1906 railroad earnings jump amid Poor’s Manual figures. net income up over 104 million. Government opens job office to place one million workers yearly and distribute immigrants. Darrow to lead Idaho v Steve Adams defense as other counsel retire. Asphaltum found near Edmonton during oil drilling. Minnesota farmer elevator merger planned to unite 200 co-ops in Minneapolis Sep 5. Labor Day riot in San Francisco damages several. one may die. Spokane eastern Washington move to form Lincoln state from Oregon Montana Idaho. Taft tours National Park. Senator Carter along but skips Montana. Government sues Standard Oil and subsidiaries to force quit business as in Northern Securities case. National irrigation congress convenes in Sacramento. China faces palace succession turmoil as empress’ children not in Manchu line.
At a Wednesday afternoon session of the Ladies Industrial group the officers for the coming year were elected. New officers include Mrs Jane Guthrie as President and Mrs Margaret Brooks as Treasurer, with none having served last year.
The town welcomes returning families from Spring Hill and ranches as school opens. W D Jones and family occupy the McDonald property with three children in school, Kyle in the big school graduating class, Read and Wilma at the graded school. Bays Christian family also home with three children, Paul Tweet family to occupy Hobbins houses, Jackson moves from ranch north of town to Fawcett property, many youths staying in town for school.
In an interview with the Great Falls Leader, Congress reflects on Sun River irrigation. The Reclamation Service has funds from a $500,000 appropriation to finish the Fort Shaw unit and may start the Kilraven unit in Teton county in spring 1909. A new appropriation of about $1,500,000 will be needed to irrigate the initial 40,000 acres, with other areas costing less.
Complaints of stock losses from toxic range plants will be investigated this summer by a bureau of plant industry specialist with the forest service. The first studies will occur in Utah forests to identify poisonous plants and antidotes, using calves and sheep, with results released after exhaustive tests. Loss levels vary by locality, with occasional fatalities reaching high percentages, and no national statistics kept on total losses.
The body of Earl Furman three years old son of J C Furman of Augusta was found the first of the week in Sun River seven miles below the drowning site where he with his mother and brother and Laura Williams were swept away last June A man employed by Mr Furman made the discovery Search had been ongoing at intervals with several men working for two days before the find All that remained of the body was removed from Sun River and taken to Augusta for burial
Shuler Corson is described as the real thing and the long time backbone of the county fair. Referred to as the "daddy" of the fair, he is credited with tireless efforts to ensure all arrangements are complete.
News notes pilot two survey teams at Flathead reservation as Huntley project faces limited demand with only 510 farms yet to file and average 40 acre irrigated plots taking five years to prove title.
The Montana compulsory education law requires children ages 8 to 14 to attend a public private or parochial school for at least 16 weeks yearly with attendance starting in the first week. Home instruction by a qualified person can excuse attendance, and health or distance exemptions apply. Children ages 14 to 16 also fall under the law unless employed or excused. The language emphasizes legible English writing and has many minor provisions.
A pleasant church reception hosted by the Ladies Industrial Society last week honored Mrs John Jackson Jr of Kendall. About thirty people attended enjoying conversation, tasteful decor, and refreshments, ending a dull social season on a bright note.
Choteau enjoys new electric service this week with about 350 lights in use in businesses hotels and homes. The Choteau Milling and Power Co will run the system tied to the flour mill using one engine. service from 6 to 9 will exclude the mill. The dynamo powers roughly 600 lights at 110 volt secondary with 2200 volt primary, plus chandeliers and fixtures. All night electric light service now available with only a few street arc lights needed to complete the setup.
The county board of educational examiners conducted a regular examination for teachers and eighth grade pupils at the county superintendent office, Friday and Saturday. Teachers examined include Ada Wilcox Dupuper Oneida Satre Farmington Clara Davidson Farmington Anna Kropf Collins Zay Corson Chateau and Marion Anderson Dupuyer. Admission to high school exams listed Martin Read Violet Lestrud Birdieon Peterson Earl Zitameyman.
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