Notice of Registration Closure for Conrad Referendum
The Teton County Montana registry will close at 5 p m on Friday October 6 1911 for electors in Precincts 17 and 18 to vote October 17 1911 on Ordinance 65 regulating saloons and liquor sales. Electors may register at the County Clerk office or before a Justice of the Peace Notary Public. Signed E C Garrett County Clerk and Ex Officio Registrar Chateau Montana August 29 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Montana
Conrad
Chateau
E. C. Garrett
Teachers Institute Draws County Educators In Chateau
The county teachers gathered for an institute with sixty one enrolled on day one. State official Harmon missed the event and was replaced by deputy Ketcham. Instructors include Miss Nettie Sawyer and Dr. W C Reudiger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute
Chateau
Harmon
Ketcham
Burton Beach
Martha Gordon
Walter
Mary O’neille
Edith Maynard
Jessie Poindexter
Jennie Cain
W. R. Wyatt
Byron BE. Toan
Althea Sprague
EB. Crawford
Florence Whittier
Bertha Davidson
Anton Gordon
Mabel Malone
Pleasant Event Showcases Instructors At Beaupre Parlors
An informal gathering of instructors and teachers was held last evening in the Beaupre parlors. Music and singing featured the event while speakers shared biographical sketches. Notable presenters included Dr Reudiger Deputy State Superintendent Ketcham Miss Sawyer Nellie R Brown Prof Toan and Mrs J W Ward. The group noted many teachers shared birthplace details and Montana had a strong representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaupre
Reudiger
Ketcham
Seattle
Miss Sawyer
Nellie R. Brown
Toan
J.W. Ward
Montana
Brother Van Orsdel Here
Last Sunday morning and evening Brother Van Orsdel led services at the Methodist church. The Lord's Supper was observed in the morning. He preached and sang to a large audience. He left for Collins on Monday to preach Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother van Orsdel
Brother van
Collins
Royal Restaurant Changes Ownership and Location
The Royal restaurant has new management as D B Stackhouse sold his stake to Jas Russell. It has moved to the former Wm St Clair building and plans to open a billiard hall in the recently vacated Royal site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Restaurant
D. B. Stackhouse
Jas. Russell
Wm. St. Clair
Stackhouse
Memorial for Mrs. Abigail Burrell Opens With Fine Words
Mrs. Abigail Mary Burrell of St. Stephen's Mission died August 31, 1911 after a life of church work and charity. The obituary notes her purity of life and neighborly kindness and expresses sympathy to her husband and family as her influence endures. Epie H. Longmuir Cora E. Coboe Nellie R. Brown offer condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abigail Mary Burrell
St. Stephen’s Mission
St. Stephen's Guild
Epfie H. Longmuir
Cora E. Coboe
Nellie R, Brown
Lecture Course Returns to Choteau With New Lineup
Last year Choteau offered its first lecture course, backed by the Industrial society ladies aided by town support. The venture proved financially successful, prompting a second season with new attractions. Scheduled acts include Midland Concert company Oct 9, Wood Orchestral Trio Dec 2, Dr J S Myers lecturer Dec 9, Dr H V Adams lecturer Jan 4, Royal Male Quartet Jan 28, and cartoonist L W Ford March 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Industrial Society
Chateau
Midland Concert Company
Wood Orchestral Trio
J. S. Myers
H. V. Adams
Royal Male Quartet
L. W. Ford
Young man Dies Near Sweet Grass In Storm
Coroner summoned to Sweet Grass investigates a death found on the prairie twelve miles southwest of town. The unidentified man, about 32, emaciated, had wandered there in a deranged state after being seen in the area for about ten to fourteen days. He had no known name or residence prior to arriving in Sweet Grass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connor
Sweet Grass
Editor Ferguson Marries Gertrude Shumaker at Denson Ranch
In a quiet ceremony yesterday at the Denson ranch near Conrad, Jno F. Ferguson editor of the Conrad Observer wed Miss Gertrude Shumaker. The couple, who arrived from the ranch, will spend a couple of weeks at Boulder Hot Springs before resuming life in Conrad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denson Ranch
Conrad
Jno. F. Ferguson
The
Independent
Ferguson
Boulder Hot Springs
Acantha
League to Extend Welcome Social at Epworth Church
Epworth League members host a social in the M E church parlors on Friday evening September 22 to acquaint town youth and welcome new residents for the fall season. All young people are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Pridsy
Free Lecture Tonight by Dr. Reudiger at M E Church
Dr W C Reudiger from George Washington University will lecture at the M E Church this evening on Education and Avocation. He is an institute instructor and the talk is open to the public in Chateau inviting all residents to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Reudiger
George Washington University
Washington, D. C
M.e.church
Dangers and Chemistry of Fire Pamphlets Adopted for Montana Schools
Two pamphlets titled Dangers and Chemistry of Fire prepared by Clarence Maris for Ohio state agencies were adopted by Montana's commissioner of insurance for use in public, private, and parochial schools. The forty lessons cover fire origins, extinguishing methods, and prevention. The first sixteen suit autumn use, the remaining twenty four cover January to June topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acantha
H. R. Cunningham
Clarence Maris
Ohio
Commissioner of Insurance of
Montana
Holter
An Old Graft Overweights Montana Weights System
An ancient graft pushed through Montana law directs county clerks to buy a costly portable sealing outfit and testing layout for weights and measures. Costs range from 142 to 660 dollars, funding controlled by county boards. Shelby News notes no action by the board of county commissioners at their last meeting and urges deferral amid accusations of official graft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Montana
Board of Commissioners
Eton
Shelby News
Board of County Commissioners
Local residents and visitors head in and out of town
Additional local notes list Julius Hirshberg visiting Helena on Sunday. Commissioner Marsh left Monday for Shelby. D. B. Stackhouse spent several days in Butte this week. Mrs. Kenneth McLean and her children visited the McDonald ranch Sunday. Miss Sprague and Miss Whittier room at Mr. Mellon’s home. Attorney Doyle returned Thursday from a trip to Sweet Grass. Miss Stowe of Minnesota visits her sister Mrs. Thos. O. Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth McLean
McDonald Ranch
Miss Stowe
Minnesota
Mrs
Thos. O. Larson
Mrs Ghas Connor and Christian Monroe Visit McPhee Ranch
Mrs Ghas Connor and Christian Monroe spent Monday visiting Mrs Lockhart at the McPhee ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Ghas. Connor
Christian Monroe
Mrs. Lockhart
McPhee Ranch
Visit Notes and Social Items From Great Falls
A roundup of local social happenings includes visitors A A Saunders and E A Savory in Great Falls, Walter Verge and W H Gorban returning from the Falls, Commissioner Miller back home, and Mrs Wm Kroft recovering. births, dances, and visits to restaurants are noted along with a Minnesota bound student, local entertainments, and a storm-related sheep loss. property, homesteads, and seasonal stays are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Burnett
Great Falls
Pleasant party honors Mrs Wallace Taylor in town
Mrs Coffey hosted a pleasant Thursday evening party in honor of Mrs Wallace Taylor of Seattle. Miss Mabel Malone visited Cora Bateman at her Deep Creek home. H A Prescott a Chateau Mercantile Co bookkeeper takes a vacation this week. A baby girl arrived at Peter Otness home near Choteau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Malone
Cora Bateman
Deep Creek
H. A. Prescott
The
Chateau Mercantile Co
Peter Otness
Choteau
A J Cowell Returns From Portland With Last Cattle Shipment
A J Cowell arrives back from Portland after delivering the final cattle shipment of the week. He reported smooth handling and steady demand as prices held firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J. Cowell
Portland
Mrs Wilcox Visited Town From Ranch Home Last Week
Mrs M A Wilcox was in town from her ranch home for most of the previous week, staying and attending to matters in the local area.
Man Suffers Arm Break at Burrell Ranch
A Burrell rancher broke his arm yesterday and was treated by Dr. McGregor who attended to him on the scene, with the patient healing in bed. Mrs. John Ward of Belleview is visiting the town this week and staying with Mrs. Kenneth McLean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrell Ranch
Dr. McGregor
John Ward
Belleview
Kenneth McLean
Rural Mail Delivery Expands Near Farmington Area
Residents along the Surton bench near Farmington enjoy the convenience of free rural mail delivery, improving daily postal service for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surton Bench
Farmington
Seventh grader Wilma Jones arrives in Spring Hill area
Wilma Jones entered seventh grade after coming from Spring Hill and is staying with Mrs. Truchot. Mrs. Jessie Stonehouse of Bynum becomes the first woman to register under the new law at the county clerk's office. Dr Long leaves next week for a state tour of Oregon, with Dr. W C Merriitt in charge in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Jones
Spring Hill
Wilma
Jessie ’. Stonehouse
Bynum
Long
Oregon
W. C. Merriitt
Valerian
Lila Armstrong Boarded With Mrs Gibson and Attended Local High School
Lila Armstrong boarded with Mrs. Jas Gibson and attended high school. She considered Kalispel school enrollment but chose to remain in her home town with her current schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila Armstrong
Jas. Gibson
Misa Lila
Kalispel
Will Saddler Arrives in Chateau for Short Visit
Will Saddler of Little Rock Arkansas brother of Mrs P J Cole and Dean Saddler arrived in Chateau late Thursday evening and will stay two or three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Saddler
Little Rock, Ark
Three Montana Women Return Home After Visit
Mrs. Eckles of Helena Mrs. Newton of Missoula and Mrs. Reid of Great Falls left Saturday for home. Mrs. Reid was accompanied by Miss Nan Burrell who will stay in Great Falls a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckles
Helena
Newton
Missoula
Reid
Gt. Falls
Nan Burrell
Great 4 Falls
Mrs Wallace Taylor Heads Home From Visit to Seattle
Mrs. Wallace Taylor left Monday for Seattle after several weeks visiting her daughter Miss Peggy and her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Taylor
Seattle
Taylor
Daugter
Miss Peggy
John Jackson
State M W Hutchinson named register at Havre land office
The 11th annual meeting of the State Osteopathic association closed at Hunter's Hot Springs on Sept 8 after a two day convention. Osteopaths plan to meet next year in Helena during State fair week. The Sons of Herman will hold their annual convention in Livingston Sept 14–16 with preparations underway for visitors. Judge Carl Rasch resigns to join Northern Pacific in Montana as division counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Osteopathic Association
Hunter’s Hot Springs
Helena
State Sons of Herman
Livingston
Gateway City
Carl Rasch
Taft
M.S. Gunn
Gunn
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Montana
J. Miller Smith
District Court
J. G. Thompson
Lewis & Clarke County Medical Association
All American Fertilizer Quest Drives Mineral Searches
The United States Geological Survey pursues deposits for nitrate of soda and potash salts to complete an all American fertilizer. It already has found phosphate rock and 2,298,590 acres of phosphate-containing public land awaiting Congress approval for development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Geological Survey
Geological Survey
Congress
West
Bids for Coal for High School Building
The board invites bids to furnish 35 tons of coal for the High School building with kind and price specified and delivery time. Bids may be rejected at the board’s discretion and must be addressed to the secretary marked Bids for Coal. Bids due by 6 p.m. Monday Sept. 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors
Phil. S. Cole
Nellie R. Brown
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. J. McGregor
M. D
Choteau, Mont
Jas. Ecksford
Sec
ODD Fellows
Chateau Lodge No. 11
HS Wit. G
HL A
Prescotti
N.G Odas
H. Connor
Sec'y
Rebekah
C. Ferris
U. S
Collins Teron County
F. H. Federhen
Justice of the Peace and Notary Public Fire Insurance
H. W. Bateman, M. D
Choteau, Montana
J. E. Webb
REALJ
George W. Magee
Dupuyer, Mont
A. C. Warner
Cuoreau
Qhotead
Col. Stark
Mont
T. A. Smith
Teachers’ Institute
Curtiss Lane
Pais Paks
Julius Hirshberg
Marsh
Shelby
D.B. Stackhouse
Butte
Miss Sprague
Miss Whittier
Mr. Mellon
Attorney Doyle
A. A. Saunders
E. A. Savory
Walter Verge
W. H. Gorban
Miller
Miss Maymare
Miss Poindexter
Chas. Martin
Fairfield, Monday
Claud Robbins
Mrs. Russell
Mrs. Wench
Chas
John Truchot
Minneapolis
State University of Minnesota
Bert Halladay
Mrs. Stevens
News of the
M. W. Hutchinson
L. W. Pierson
Havre
Judith Gap
Capitol Building
C. A. Whipple
Agricultural College
Bozeman
United States
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!