New Irrigation Company Eyes Choteau Beach Lands
A new irrigation and development venture may form to reclaim a stretch of beach lands west of Choteau. Investors include Alex Burrell S M Carson Wm Cook Floyd Clark Hugh McGill G H Yeager & Sons and other land claimants. Water from the Tetor would be diverted near Ww Cook's ranch into a spring creek feeding a proposed ditch. Two meetings have occurred and a surveyor is at work to assess feasibility. The project would reclaim farmland long used for range on the south side of the Teton, about fifteen miles from the lower lands to the diversion point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Alex Burrell
S. M. Carson
Wm. Cook
Floyd Clark
Hugh McGill
G. H. Yeager
Teton
Roosevelt tour ends with Maine election upset scene in Pittsburg
The World at Large notes Theodore Roosevelt’s tour concludes after a final demonstration in Pittsburg. Maine’s election last Monday swung heavily to the Democrats. Milwaukee Mayor Emil Seide, a socialist, skipped Roosevelt’s banquet following an Outlook article deemed an attack on socialism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Pittsburg
Maine
Emil Seide
Milwaukee
Roosevelt
Seidel
Judge Benton Withdraws From District Court Race
Former Judge H Benton will not seek re election to the district court this fall. His withdrawal leaves Judge Ewing and J R Berry as the two Republican candidates. Benton cites the folly of two Republicans running against one Democrat and thanks supporters who petitioned on his behalf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Benton
District Court
Benton
Ewing
J. R. Berry
Death of Mrs. Sarah J. Quinn
Mrs. Sarah J. Quinn an old time resident of Montana died at her home in Chateau September 8 after a long illness and injuries from a spring fall. She was about 81. Funeral held at home with Rev. Heizer in charge. Pallbearers included Julius Hirshberg I L Thompson Kenneth McKenzie and others. Burial at Chateau cemetery between husband and mother. Born in Indiana she lived in Peru Kansas before moving through Montana communities. She and her husband Quinn were long tied to cattle work and Chateau since moving there over a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah J. Quinn
Montana
Chateau
Heizer
Methodist Church
Julius Hirshberg
Quinn
Indiana
Peru
Haas
Kansas
Mr. Quinn
Horse Plains
Missoula
Teton
Marias
Lytle
Lower Teton
Canada
Choteau Opens Lyceum Series With Noted Entertainers
Choteau plans a winter lyceum course produced by Midland Lyceum bureau and the Industrial society. First act Oct 24 features Denton C. Crowl. midseason include the Midland Jubilee Singers and Rachel Steinman Concert Company. Other acts: H W Sears Feb 20 Hal Merton the magician and Meistersinger Male Quartet finale. Season tickets to be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Great Falls
Helena
Midland Lyceum Bureau
Des Moines
Ladies’ Industrial Society
Chateau
Denton C. Crowl
Sam Jones
Midland Jubilee Singers
Rachel Steinman
H. W. Sears
Lyceum
Hal Merton
Meistersinger
Treasurer reports county funds total eight hundred ninety eight thousand six hundred nine dollars
County treasurer A C Burbank files a report showing on hand August 31 1910 a total of 80 609 51 distributed across funds including State General Road Bond and School funds and various sinking and special accounts. Personal property taxes and district funds are itemized with specific balances. Total amounts to 980 609 51.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Burbank
Institute Fund
Biel Ase
Public Administrator Fund
Republican County Convention Called for Teton County Montana
The notice schedules a Republican county convention for October 8, 1910 in Deanhall Conrad to nominate county officers and conduct party business. Primaries are set for September 24, 1910 with polls open 3 pm to 7 pm in each precinct. delegates must be Republicans and voting rules for absentee delegates are listed. BE, C. GARRETT, J. A. LONG. Chairman. Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Montana
County Central Committee
Deanhall
Conrad
Republican Party
Eton
Congress
Teton County
C. Garrett
J, A. Long
Teton County Tax Land Records Highlight Widest Unpaid Acreage
A report by Aug Doenitz on Teton county lands shows 184 descriptions totaling 7360 acres taxed as unpaid. Exclusions for lands proved after March 1 leave substantial unassessed acreage, with potential back taxes nearing $3000 for the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doenitz
Teton County
Leave of Absence Blanks For Settlers
Homestead entrymen can obtain leave of absence blanks from the land office at Great Falls. The forms allow settlers to extend their claim six months following a recent general land office ruling. Applicants must prove residence and dwelling on the claim before applying, then return the completed blanks to the land office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Office
Great Falls
General Land Office
County treasurer's interest receipts cited in campaign pledge
A report shows the county funds earned 428.94 in interest for the last quarter and 2783.41 over eighteen months of Treasurer A C Burbank's term. Including certifying fees 92.50 the total collections equal 287.91, while the treasurer's salary is 3000. The figures imply a net loss to the county of about 3 per month, tied to criticism of the pledge to collect county fund interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burbank
A. C. Burbank
Camp
Carl
Teton County
Mrs W S Barrett Dies at Boise in 1910 Letter
A letter from W S Barrett of Idaho reports the death of his wife after kidney disease and dropsy. He notes Montana roots, his long residence, and loss felt by friends in Choteau Augusta and vicinity. Barrett mentions his son Tom and a young Elmer, aged 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau Calumet
Acantha
W. S. Barrett
Choteau
Augusta
Barrett
Deep Creek
Barrett Ranch
Teton County
Montana
Boise
Idaho
Ditor Calumet
Congregational Church
Tom
Elmer
Watter
County Commissioners Canvas Special September Term
The Board of County Commissioners of Teton County Montana sitting as a canvassing board conducts a special September term proceeding. The document outlines the official actions, including certification of results and related formalities. It notes the jurisdiction of the canvassing board and the procedural steps followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dannie Sioners
Teton County
Montana
Canvass Results Seal Incorporation Votes In Valier Shelby
Chateau Montana September 7 1910 Board of County Canvassers convened at noon to tally votes from September 3 special elections. Valier incorporation passes 20 to 0 Shelby incorporation tallies 20 to 0. Board orders mayor and two aldermen for both towns to be elected November 8 1910 with terms until first May after the election. E C Garrett Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Montana
Board of County
Dupuyer
Valier
Shelby
Geo
FF. Miller
Henry Ryan
Ht. Hughes
Foll
Waller
Beard
Valieras
Shelby and Walier
Sail
Bourd
E. C. Garrett
Political Firing Line Ahead of Conrad Conventions
The Acantha reports a quiet political scene but growing candidate talk for state senate and county offices. Republicans consider E. Leech and Martin Jacotson for state senator with O. D. Gray mentioned for Democrat. Bowen S. Conrad seeks representative. County offices attract multiple aspirants, mostly from Conrad, with county attorney race noted as especially lively. The race promises activity before the November final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. ©. Leech
Dupuser Stockmane
Martin Jacotson
Cut Bank
Tower House
Acantha
Nan
O. D. Gray
Gray
Bowen S. Conrad
Conrad
C. Garrett
A. C. Burbank
B. M. Anderson
J. Roverson
H. Connor
Levert Syse
Collins
W. D. Souther
Chateau
C. B. Perkins
Dupuyer
Cal Binford
Kenneth McKenzie
Alex Richards
Paul Jacobson
Robinson
Hattersley
Doyle
Ryan
Coorad
Chas, Peargon
Chas. H. Wilcox
Church Services Schedule for Bynum Dupuyer Birch Creek
Church services announced for Bynum Friday September 23 at 8 p m. Dupuyer Sunday September 25 at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Birch Creek 3 30 p m. Cordial invitation extended to all friends to attend these services.
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Bynum
Dupuyer
Birch Creek
Democratic State Convention Nominates Hartman for Congress
The Democratic State Convention in Livingston nominated Chas S Hartman of Bozeman for Congress, with Col O Leary of Anaconda named for Supreme Court clerk and Peter Sanger of Butte for railroad commissioner. The body rejected endorsing a U S Senate candidate 3 to 3, chaired by Governor Norris with Walsh as temporary chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. S Hartman
Bozemar
Livingston Lasthursday
Col. O'Leary
Anaconda
Supreme Court
Peter Sanger
Butte
Norris
W. B. George
W. A. Clark
Chas, Nortman
T.J. Walsh
Seton County
Chas
Krefft
Wal. Krefft
Ben Hager
W. J. Dorrington
Stewart
Hartman
Congress
Cascade 13 becomes second class county in state
Dillon plans to spend 10000 dollars to improve city water works. Carter regulars defeat Mayor Edwards crowd in republican primaries in Helena. Montana State Normal College opens for the year with dormitories ready. Augustus Heinze returns to Montana with his bride to friendly reception in Butte. New York Life Insurance sues Deer Lodge county over 209.79 protested taxes claiming Montana organization issues. A switch lock caused a Coram railroad wreck on Sept seven killing three and injuring many. a brakeman is jailed for murder. Yellowstone Park travel declines due to fewer expositions and fire concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge County
New York Life Insurance Company
Montana
Farmers Institutes In Preparation Across Montana
F S Cooley Montana farmers institutes head into fall and winter sessions. Applications require five signatures to form an arranging committee. Meetings will be in selected towns with ample attendance expected. Prof. Thomas Shaw of Minnesota may speak, backed by Montana College and Experiment Station experts and leading farmers like E H Metcalf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Cooley
T of Montana
Farmers’ Institutes
Montana
Cooley
Thomas Shaw
Minnesota
Montana Agricultural College and Experiment Station
H. Metcalf
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Judge Benton
Sesee
Vette
Eese
Pete Eseeerve
Eeveve
General Fund
Republican County Convention
Teton County Cer
Tainly
Interest On Co
Vire
Church Services
News of the
Cascade 13
Dillon
Carter
Edward
Montana State Normal College
Augustus Heinze
Coram
Yellowstone Park
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