Cascade to get electric plant and other Montana projects
News of the State Cascade will soon host an electric light plant and Whitefish will gain a new telephone exchange. Havre erects a Great Northern station while Stevensville starts electric lighting. Glasgow plans a $55000 city water works project and Columbus builds a sugar beet dump for farmers. Bozeman bans street confetti. The XI cattle outfit near Miles City prepares to round up and ship stock this fall. Mrs. J W Stone of Missoula dies after kerosene kitchen fire incident. Montana sheep demand outpaces supply with higher prices. Potatoes on the state capital grounds expected to yield 500 sacks. Severe weather hits Lewistown and Bozeman area with storms but losses smaller than feared. Neihart to add a 50 ton cyanide plant in Cascade county. Bozeman church finishing work aimed for Thanksgiving dedication and will be a major local structure. Two federal suits target Helena millionaire Benjamin D Phillips over land defrauding charges. Walter Blackwell, 72, dies in Avalanche gulch. Miles City and nearby spots report natural gas. Miles City imposes liquor curfew and raises license fees. Helena to receive state Odd Fellows home costing about 18000. Dunlevy Land and Sheep ranch sold near Meyersburg to Collins Land for around 100000, to be subdivided for settlers. Baptists meet in Helena. Bullion shipments to Helena assay office near 100000 in August. Fergus County sheep company incorporated in Helena with 150000 authorized capital to farm cattle, horses, sheep and real estate.
Saypo Postmaster Resigns Amid Unfilled Vacancy
Ir. Fisher resigns as Saypo postmaster and no applicant has appeared to fill the role, with likely abandonment of the office. A petition seeks to reroute mail by the schoolhouse as ranchers finish haying. Belleview visitors include Mrs. M. Shook and Miss Clara Richards. Mr. Shook plans to join later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Shook
Clara Richards
Great Falls
J. R. Young
Shook
Ir. Fisher
Saypo
Mr. Peebles
Gray Ranch
Creamery Building Enclosed and Nearing Machinery Arrival
Work on the new creamery progresses to enclosure with machinery expected mid next week. The 32 by 38 foot plant features a 32 by 25 foot manufacturing room, an 8 by 12 foot office, and a 12 by 15 foot erging room. The butter room drains to Spring creek via concrete pipe, a well provides plant water, and lighting is ample for operations.
Dillard Sisters Leave for Dillon to Attend School
Raymond and the Misses Cora and Lucy Dillard left Saturday for Dillon to begin the coming year’s studies. Their brother Joe accompanied them to Conrad. A male buyer named Love was in Raymond last week purchasing Ora Knowlton’s belongings and a few others. Fred Linder visited his brother Joe, while D. I. Stansberry traveled to Chateau Friday on business. O. E. Knowlton and family spent Sunday with J. C. Taylor’s household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora
Lucy Dillard
Dillon
Joe
Conrad
Love
Raymond
Ora Knowlton
Fred Linder
D. I. Stansberry
Chateau
O. E. Knowlton
J. C. Taylor
Bynum School Opens as Community News Flows In
Bynum School opened September 7 with Mrs. Weyman as teacher and good pupil attendance noted. Several local residents visited, including Mrs. Stewart returning from her parents and the Seattle fair. Ranch activity centers on curved haying as harvest nears. community members share visits to Conrad and Chateau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weyman
Stewart
Seattle Fair
Jr. B. Belcher
Cashman’s
King
Rasmus Fagerli
Bynum
Irene Pincher
Peterson Galbreath cattle controversy heads to commissioner hearing
The Peterson Galbreath dispute over UK cattle moves before Commissioner Arnoux. Witnesses include Jos Douglas Pred Gerard Jess Davis Chas Peterson Oscar Peterson from Milk River and M Pablo Ravalli. Malcolm Clark welcomes a baby boy. Several locals face jail-file delays and Seattle trader Frazer notes beef buyers hold out for higher prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson-Galbreath
Arnoux
C. JL. Foot
Kalispell
J. S. Galbreath
Jos. Douglas
Pred Gerard
Jess Davis
Middle Park
Chas. Peterson
Oscar Peterson
Milk River
Percy de Wolfe
Alex Fox
J. Galbreath
Chas. Martain
North Park
M. Pablo
Ravalli
Sherry Comedy Co. Draws Crowd at Drowning Hall
The Sherrys Comedy Co. performed before a fair sized audience Monday evening. J S Galbreath was acquitted of grand larceny in the Peterson cattle case and all cattle were ordered returned to Wim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherrys Comedy Co
ggLater
J. S. Galbreath
Peterson
Wim
Presbyterian church planned near Browning hall
W H Code from Washington on official business. Rev Chas Wellsborn of Texas and Rev KW Edwards of Great Falls plan to establish a church in Browning. A new public school building, 3000 feet, will be north of Browning hall with John Blase footing the foundation. School starts mid October, one month late. J Frazier of Seattle has contracted for beef cattle on the reservation at five cents a cow and one cent a steer, with deliveries Sept 25 to Oct 25. roundup begins Oct 15 led by Mat Lytle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. B. Wellborn
Texas
KW. Edwards
Great Lalls
Brownie Hall
Mr. Wellborn
Cutbank
Rowning
Columbia Halls
Presbyteriaos Xre S Cone
Browning Hall
John Blase
RL. S. Stewart
Commissioners in Session appoint election board and bridge contract
The county commissioners met in session and adjourned to Tuesday. They appointed I W Luce B S Conrad and F H Pings as election judges for the Conran incorporation election next Monday. The bridge contract for Walier bridge over Dupuyer creek went to A Y Bayne Co for 25 7 with completion by December 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conran
Walier
Dupuyer Creek
I’. W. Luce
B.S. Conrad
F. H. Pings
A. Y. Bayne & Co
High School To Open Monday
Teton County High School will open Monday September 13 as announced by Principal loan. He will be in the high school building Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 to confer with those seeking information for the next year, especially new entrants undecided on their course of study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County High School
Loan
No enlarged homesteads in Teton County
The Acantha reports no lands in Teton County have been designated under the enlarged homestead act to date. Some lands designated in Chouteau County touch the Teton county line east of Brady and Collins, but it remains uncertain if any Teton lands will be set aside under the new law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acantha
Teton County
Chouteau County
Brady and
Collins
The Star of Bethlehem Shines Again in Evening Sky
For several nights the heavens show a rare star said to appear only every five centuries. Known as the star of Bethlehem, it reportedly guided the wise men to Jesus’s birthplace. The pale yellow beacon rises in the east and grows brighter until about 3 AM before dimming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehen
Bethlehem
Christ
Interest on County Funds by County Treasurer
County Treasurer Burbank reports collection of 318.21 in interest from Hirshberg Brothers for June to September. The prior quarter yielded 428.94, totaling nearly 5750.00 for the first half year since the new system started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burbank
Hirshberg Brothers
Frank Crone Returns to U S from the Philippines
Local note records Frank Crone former Dupuyer boy back in the United States after years away in the Philippines. He arrived in San Francisco on August 28 as friends in Chateau receive postcards. Prof W W Jones and family at Berkeley plan advanced study in applied entomology aboard the Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Crone
Dupuyer
United States
Philippines
San Franciso
Chateau
W. W. Jones
Berkley
Cal
Kansas City
Mrs. Howard Visits Sister as Logan Vacation Continues
Mrs. J. W. Howard of Great Falls visits her sister Mrs. Mr. Logan while he is away on vacation. Mr. Logan travels in the mountains on Sun River and is expected home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Howard
Great Falls
Mr. Logan
Sun River
Family reunion brings relatives together after thirty five years
Mr and Mrs Shelby visit relatives the Yeagers in Belleview and Randolph Utah. Mrs Shelby is niece of G W Younger. The trip reunites four cousins who have not met for thirty five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Randolph
Utah
Belleview
G. W. Younger
Cattle Herd Stolen in Odenwald Field Incident
A group of 268 cattle were driven toward the falls Saturday night by the Great Halls Meat Co after purchasing from parties near Belleview. The mixed herd included beef and stock cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holt
Odenwald
Falls
Great Halls Meat Co
Partis
Belleview
Miss Russell Arrives to Begin Public School Teaching
Miss Russell, teacher of the primary department in the public schools, arrived Saturday and began her work Monday morning. She carries high recommendations from those familiar with her record as a teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Russell
Mrs Loan and Family Move to New Home at Marmer Avenue
Mrs Loan and her two young daughters reached Chateau last Thursday and were met by Prof Loan at Collins. They are now settled in the Brooks property on Marmer avenue which the Professor purchased.
Band Improves as School Opens in Town
H. C. Thompson, head of the public schools, arrived Saturday to start the year. He spent the summer at a ranch near Three Forks. Mrs. Thompson plans to join later. The band is thriving with new members and music, practicing three times weekly in anticipation of the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Thompson
Prof. Thompson
Three Forks
Acantha Nod to Hawley for Ducks Gift and Local Hunters
The Acantha publicly acknowledges a brace of fine ducks given by rank Hawley. Strank has worked the lakes and marshes since opening, and he and old Sport are skilled at obtaining the birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acantha
Rank Hawley
Strank
Sport
Divine services and church activities schedule
Sunday morning worship at Farmington school house at 1 o clock. Finglish service in the evening at Sin. Confirmation class Saturday at 2 o clock PM. The Young People’s GCather League meets at BE Peterson home Friday at 7 o clock. REV S A KNOTSON Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Divine
Farmington
Sin
Young People’s Gcather League
BE. Peterson
Rev
A, Knotson
Suspect Irrank Keefe Sought by Grand Larceny Case
The sheriff's office expects a North Dakota county officer to arrive today to take charge of Irrank Keefe who uses multiple aliases and is wanted for grand larceny. Under Sheriff Ga nong arrested him earlier this week near Cascade while he worked under an assumed name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Office
North Dakota
Irrank Keefe
Ganong
Cascade
Angus Rose Reports Rich Range and Growth in Dry-Farm Area
Angus Rose concludes a country tour from Shelby toward the line, inspecting the I outfit’s sheep and noting the range’s great condition. He observes increasing homesteaders moving in, expects dry farming, and spots many noble grain fields along the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus Rose
Shelby
Angus
Pleasant town youth reception planned at Methodist church
A social reception for all local young people is planned for the evening of the 18th in the parlors of the Methodist church. The event invites newcomers and all residents including students in public and high schools as well as those not in school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Miss Hilamon to Join Local High School Staff
Miss Hilamon arrives Thursday evening to serve as an assistant in the local high school. A Sheboygan Wisconsin native and University of Wisconsin graduate, she comes with strong recommendations as she begins her duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilamon
Miss Shilamon
Sheboygan
Wis
University of Wisconsin
McCormack Visits National Park and Cooke City
Dan V. McCormack, long time Chateau resident now in Huntley, reports returning from a trip through the National park and the Cooke City country. He mentions Cooke City in connection with a proposed railroad line and notes owning land on Burton bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan V. McCormack
Chateau Country
Huntley
National Park
Cooke City
Mr. McCormack
Burton Bench
Local sportsmen report satisfactory duck season start
Local sportsmen report satisfactory results in duck shooting for the open ing of the season. Ponds Inkeg and marshes show a plentiful crop of birds and some bagging. Ducks being bagged are native and hatched here. Mallards, spoonbills, teals, blue and green winged, and bluebills shot in numbers. Priest Lutte lakes were great early but ducks left after the bombardment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priest Lutte Lakes
World at Large finds drought, tests, and feats across nations
News brief reports Pennsylvania drought damages and business closings, a huge Asian cultural gathering at the A Y P exposition on Japanese Day, a Capitol foundation bid awarded to Louis Johnson of Helena, and a mine dispute settlement in the Pittsburg district aiding 19 000 workers. It notes Taft's car speed interception, Cook and Peary claiming North Pole visits, a looming post office deficit of about 320 million, and causes cited for the shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Public Schools In Session With Promising Enrollment
Public schools opened Tuesday morning with plans for a successful year. Enrollment is around 90 to 100 now, projected to reach about 125 with older pupils joining later. The teaching staff includes H. C. Thompson, principal, Mrs. Sutton, Mrs. Brown, Miss Russell, and district board members Wm. Hodgskiss, John Zimmerman, P. B. Christian, with J. E. Webb as clerk. An unusually large eighth grade class graduates this spring and will enter high school next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Thompson
Sutton
Brown
Russell
Wm. Hodgskiss
John Zimmerman
P. B. Christian
J. E. Webb
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News of the
The
Great Northern
Havre
Stevensville
Glasgow
Columbus
Bozeman
Miles City
J. W. Stone
Missoula
Montana
Wethers
Lewistown
Cascade County
Neihart
New Presbyterian
Freeman
Benjamin D. Phillips
Helena
Grand Jury
Avalanche Gulch
Canyon Ferry
Walter Blackwell
Odd Fellows
Dunlevy Land and Sheep Company
Shield
Meyersburg
Collins Land Company
Baptists of
United States Assay Office
Miller
Sergus County
Fergus County Sheep Company
Yoder
Lewis Penwell
P. ‘i’. McDermott
Matthias
Uhe Company
H. H. Pigott
Rudolph Horsky
Mr. Siebert
John JD. Godwin
Gray Gables
Ward
A. C. Burbank
County General Fund
Institute
Public Administrator
Browning
Malcolm Clark
Mitchell Peterson
John Bostivick
T. J. Prazer
Seattle
Jevi Burd
Harris
Cours
Frazer
Jos. Fisher
W. H. Code
Interior Department
Washington, D. C
Teton Co
Star of Bethlehem
Tdue
Pennsylvania
Japan
State Board
Louis Johnson
Capitol
Pittsburg
Bank of
Jerjus County
North Moccasin Mining Company
Kendall
Taft
Fredrick Cook
Robt
Si. Peary
North Pole
Dr. Cook
Peary
Pole
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