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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1919
Page
7
Notice from Teton County High School Board Montana inviting sealed proposals for erection of a new high school building in Choteau with bids due October 18, 1919. Proposals must include a $3,500 cash bond and be sent in a sealed self addressed envelope to Ruth Sweat, secretary, plus a $25 plan deposit refundable on return of plans.
Teton County High School Board of Montana invites sealed proposals for plumbing heating temperature control and ventilation systems for a new high school building in Chateau. Bids due by 8 PM on October 18 1919 with $1000 bid bond. Plans available from architect Warren A Dedrick in Billings after September 26 1919. Deposit $25 for plans refundable on return. Board reserves right to accept or reject any bid.
Directors of the Eldorado Cooperative Canal Company levied a 2.00 per share assessment on all stock to cover operating costs. Unpaid shares after November 10, 1919, will be advertised for sale and sold December 15, 1919 at 2 p.m. at the courthouse front door in Choteau Montana to recover the delinquent amount plus costs.
The Providence Journal reports a new war invention, a neutralizing ointment to be rubbed on the body, face, and hands to protect soldiers from the blistering effects of mustard gas. Mustard gas is a liquid that burns clothing and wounds flesh, persisting for days after exposure.
The western reclamation belt shows food production likely to surpass 1917 and 1918 records this season. Prices for essentials remain high, encouraging large scale farming. Labor is abundant and well paid, credits are available, and native farmers are not hindered, signaling another strong year for the rabber Boot farmers of the Far West.
Mary A Cort of Choteau Montana has filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish a homestead claim on land described as SE Y Sections 6 Township 23 North Range 6 West Montana Meridian before A C Warner US Commissioner at Chateau Montana on October 24 1919 Witnesses Chas K Smith Annie M Smith Michael D Wolf Win M Dawson all of Chateau Montana J A Barker Register First pub September 18 last October 16
Department of the Interior announces John T Ragland of Chateau Montana filed for three year proof to establish his homestead claim on land described in section 30 31 township 24 north range 5 west Montana Meridian. Proceedings before A C Warner Oct 21 1919 with witnesses Joseph Ettema Stanley Harris Hugh Cameron and William Cook all of Chateau Montana. T A Barker Register.
Department of the Interior land office at Great Falls Montana announces William Hodgskiss of Chateau Montana filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish homestead claim on April 24 1915 entry number 087188 for various parcels in section 5 and 8 township 22 north range 5 west Montana Meridian before A C Warner U S Commissioner at Chateau Montana on October 20 1919. Witnesses Nicolas Vlinker Angus M Rose Howard H Higgins Jasper T Murray all of Chateau Montana. First publication September 18 last publication October 16.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office Great Falls Montana September 9 1919 Notice is hereby given that Paul Michalsky of Chateau Montana who on September 28 1916 made additional homestead entry serial number 041834 for SW SW 4 section 2 NEW NEY section 10 Ni NW 4 section 11 to wish up 22 north range 5 west Montana Meridian has filed notices of intention to make three year proof to establish claim to the land above described before A C Warner U S Commissioner at his office at Choteau Montana on the 25th day of October John A Delaney John Lt Michaels Milford S Wearley Jasper T Murray at Chateau Montana J A Barker Clerk First publication September 18 last October
Phoebe Courtway sues James Albert Courtway in Teton County Montana for divorce. He must answer within twenty days. default leads to judgment. Clerk B M Jacobson signs September 22 1919, Foot & Foot attorneys for plaintiff. first publication Sept 25, last Oct 16.
A Guion Drug Store owner credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with perfect satisfaction after years of use. The endorsement quotes E B Milburn proprietors note and urges trust in the product as a top ad for merchants.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office Great Falls Montana gives notice that Martin J Chadwick of Chateau Montana who on November 2 1914 filed homestead entry serial 036492 for N NEM NEX NW section 9 township 22 N R west Montana Meridian has filed intent to make three year proof to establish claim to the land before A C Warner U S Commissioner Chateau Montana on October 23 1919 Witnesses Wilder A Roberds Louis R Murray Milford S Wearley George W Harris all of Chateau Montana J A Barker Register
Directors met at the secretary treasurer office in Chateau Montana on August 21 1919. An assessment of 20.00 per share was levied on all stock payable by September 26 1919 to H R Thompson secretary treasurer of the corporation. Unpaid stock will be delinquent and sold at public auction to cover the assessment and sale expenses. First pub September 4 last September 26.
In the District Court of Montana Teton County an order directs all interested parties to appear on October 9 1919 at 10 am in Chateau Montana to show cause why the administratrix June F E Burrows should be granted an order to sell as much of Carlos M Burrows estate real estate as necessary. A copy of this order is to be published in The Chateau Acapuha for four weeks. Dated September 5 1919 Judge John J Greene. First pub Sept 11 last Oct 2.
Billings report says Joseph Mates, 16, shot and killed Deputy Game Warden John Buxton near Rock Springs Wyoming after Buxton caught him illegally hunting. Buxton was near a car with his wife and child when shot. Mates allegedly fired three times, then fled into a boxcar and is jailed in Rock Springs.
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