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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1925
Page
8
Members uncovered a 133.00 deficit on this year's guarantee raising each committee member's share to 3.50 after the Elias Day players closed the week with Daddy Longlegs to a record crowd. A new 1926 contract requires the program run between mid July and August 10 or voids.
Harold Mills, a power rancher, escaped convict from Teton, was captured by G. F. officers near his home. Mills had been sent up previously and faced local authorities.
B J Liptak former Choteau resident elected commander of the Great Falls post American Legion last Friday night succeeding W H Gunniss. He lived in Choteau for years in the insurance business and was a telegraph operator at Collins before moving to Great Falls three years ago. He served his county in the war and remained active in Legion work upon returning.
The Teton County Shipping Association led by O S Forseth and J E Hodgs kiss sent cattle to eastern markets this summer. The first shipment August 18 loaded, August 22 sold at South Saint Paul for 1653.96 after expenses. Cattle mix included 10 cows 13 heifers 22 steers one bull and three calves with prices from 3.25 to 7.50 per cwt.
August weather comparison by County Agent Robert Clarkson covers 1921 to 1924. Data include mean maximums around mid 80s, mean minima in low to mid 40s, and total precipitation under 0.5 inch. notable max readings occur late in the month and several days show clear or cloudy conditions.
Mrs Durland and Mrs Estes will entertain the Ladies Aid at a one o clock luncheon Thursday afternoon instead of the regular meeting. A picnic at Blackleaf canyon included many Pendroy residents and guests. Mr and Mrs Edward Wormley moved to Great Falls. A new baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Robert Shepperd last week. Mrs Mader and daughter Elizabeth visited from Kansas and left for home. Mrs Brewer and Mrs Talbert accompanied them to Great Falls. Mrs Lewis of Spokane visited John Lewis.
Friends celebrate the marriage of Edythe McNeil and Omer Cook in Fort Benton on August 10. The bride, daughter of Roy and Mrs. McNeil of Blackleaf, a Teton County High School graduate with honors, worked as bookkeeper at Ray R Porter’s Bynum store. The groom, from Bynum, long employed at the Bynum garage. They honeymooned in Fort Benton and Great Falls and now reside in the Sullivan house in Bynum.
Leland Brokaw of Corning Iowa visits the I N Caskey ranch. Dick Reiding party from Billings spends two weeks at A P Reiding home. Joe Baart moves threshing outfit to Bob. Passmores return from Havre and Mor ris trip through central states to Long Beach. McDuffy of Augusta visits E R McLean home. Emma Syse of Spokane visits sister Mrs Lars Nasset. Gus Depner threshes with new separator at Geo Slanger ranch. Cooks for Goodwin threshing crew named. Rev Freseth to lead English Lutheran confirmation on Sunday September 6.
Pendroy resident Jack Campbell paid a fine after being arrested on an assault charge. Under-Sheriff J. L. Billings arrested Campbell yesterday on a warrant sworn by Pendroy resident Geo. Porter.
Campbell pleaded guilty to the assault on Mr Porter at Pend Ray Tuesday evening before Justice J E DeHaas. He was fined 10 dollars plus costs totaling 18 50.
The Methodist church invites attendance at all services starting with Sunday September 6. Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. worship at 11:30 Epworth League at 7:00 p.m. and evening service at 8:00 p.m. Evening services resume after a two month break with Pendroy services at 3:00 p.m. The conference year ends Sunday September 13 and will be held in Great Falls.
Today’s quotations from Shirley Wallace of J. M. Baker Co. show No 1 dark northern at 1.35 with a 0.10 premium totaling 1.45, No 1 hard spring at 1.36 plus 0.10 premium totaling 1.46, dark hard winter at 1.26, and flax at 2.16.
English service and confirmation at Farmington Lutheran Church on Sunday September 6 at 10 30 a m The candidates Nina Hanson Dana Forseth Lillian Dolalie Adelia Lindseth Morris Lindseth Marvin Lindseth and Leslie Chalmers will be confirmed An offering will be taken for the innermission G C Fieseth Lutheran Pastor.
Local notice promises payment for advertising space in the Acantha. Details on rates, deadlines, and contact remain limited in the fragment, but the offer targets readers seeking paid promotional opportunities.
Special rate of twenty dollars per month for board and room available for high school boys. Mrs. Lewis Thompson at Choteau House offers this arrangement.
Notice states no hunting or trespassing on lands owned or controlled by the undersigned and warns that violators will be prosecuted.
Any persons caught on lands in Te ton county controlled by the under signed will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. F. P. GOODWIN PAUL A. KROPP 11-4t.
For sale a Detroit Vapor combination gasoline and kerosene range priced at $75.00 with an initial closing price of $30.00. Sold by Russell R. Melion of Choteau.
Advertisement seeks a man to sell Koch products in Teton County. Established trade, part or full time work, country or city possible. Vehicle or team needed for country work. Start soon or later. experience not required. Write Koch V. T. Co. Box 278 Winona Minn.
In Montana Ninth Judicial District Teton County State Life Insurance Company of Montana is Plaintiff. Defendants include A P Lee also known as Alonzo P Lee and Minnie L Lee and Teton County. Sale to be at Public Auction to the highest bond.
The Capital National Bank of St Paul sues George T Stine and Capital Trust and Savings Bank. The sheriff announces sale to highest cash bidder on September 26 1925 at 2 PM at the courthouse door Chateau Montana. Property includes SW quarter of section 4 and N half of NW quarter and N half of NE quarter of section 9 township 22 north range 4 west. 320 acres more or less with appurtenances.
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