Commissioners Proceedings Chateau Mont Sept 12 1916
The Mont county board met in regular session at 10 am with Chairman Radcliffe and Commissioners Savory and Jacobson. They approved August officer reports and warrants totaling 3952.35 from the Contingent fund, reviewed quarter reports, and adjourned to 2 pm. Afternoon session approved several reports, plats, and the death investigation into William Leonard. Second day opened with auditing further claims and road work authorization, then a 2 pm session continued with the county treasurer’s quarter ending August 31 1916 and license checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirshberg Bros
Court House
John R. Young
Dotson
Geo. Fryer
Same
Chas. Rudolph
Wilson Young
Great Falls Iron Works
Bolts
GEC
Hich
Adele Mead Ene
J. W. Shields
J. P
C. James Smith
Chas. N. Thomas
Cut Bank Township
William Leonard
Jacobson Reservoir
J. E. DeHaas
Chas
N. Thomas
F. E. van Demark, Jr
B. J. Mathews
EB. L. Marriott
Fef. E. van Demark, Jr
EH. L. Marriott
Pendroy
Dakota and Great Northern Townsite Co
Cut Bank
State Board of Land Commissioners
A. C. Burbank
T. O. Larson
Choteau Commercial Club
Chateau-Augusta Road
Democrats Organize County Central Committee Meeting
The Democratic county central committee completed its organization at an ad journed meeting in Chateau last Saturday with about 30 attendees. A. O. Longmuir was named temporary chairman, Freeman Daley temporary secretary, John T. Moore elected chairman, and James Innes secretary. An executive committee of the chairman, secretary and 18 named members from Conrad Cut Bank and other towns was formed. Resolutions reaffirmed loyalty to the party and praised the Wilson administration, Rural Credits law, Federal Reserve act, and the federal shipping bill for reforming finance and shipping costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Central Committee
Chateau
A. O. Longmuir
Freeman Daley
John T. Moore
James Innes
A. E. Lee
Conrad
C. D. Powell
Walter
P. A. Davis
Cut Bank
S. J. Rigney
D. Stewart
Bynum
A. A. Brooks
Collins
J. L. Billings
Brady
J. W. Kerr
Farmington
Paul Berens
Dutton
P. H. Crossen
Bobe
W. P. Grooms
Porter
Roy McNeal
Raymond
J. L. Collins
Dupuyer
Henry Arnot
Fish Lake
H. E. Jones
Power
Jefferson
Jackson
Wilson
Wall Street
Money Trust
District Court Trials End With Mixed Verdicts and New Jury Drawn
The State v Geo F McMefford ended with a guilty misdemeanor and six months in jail. Adam Barr was found guilty of third degree assault with a $380 fine and jail time. Willard Houser pleaded guilty to gambling with a $3800 fine. James Manning was sentenced to one to two years in the penitentiary for cattle stealing. Grant Downing was not guilty on gambling. James Ross faced second degree assault and was acquitted. Several jurors were excused and a new panel drawn. the court adjourned to November 14.
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State
Geo. F. McMefford
Leslie
McMefford
Adam Barr
Willard Houser
Jas. Manning
Grant Downing
James Ross
Chateau
C. S. McDonald
Chas. H. Connor
Clarence Eidsmoe
John W. Hentges
W. E. Logan
A. L. Halladay
W. H. Gregory
Chas. Carlin
A. J. Cowell
T. H. Givens
D. R. Burt
Byron Carson
W. B
Thanking neighbors for kindness after husband’s illness
Mrs Barney Koechema thanks neighbors and friends for many acts of kindness during the illness and death of her beloved husband.
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Barney Koecema
Political meeting to address voters at Chateau
Governor S. V. Stewart and congressional candidate H. B. Mitchell will address Chateau and surrounding voters next Saturday evening. Organizers report plans are progressing well for an enthusiastic gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. V. Stewart
H. B.mitchell
Congress
Chateau and Vicinity
Valier High School Chronicles New Enrollees and Orchestra
Leona Kunkel and Margie Buleck visit Valier High. Irene Pfrimpery enrolls as a freshman and Lyle Standiin leaves for Ovregsr, Oscar Lyons joins as a junior. Total attendance reaches 54. The high school orchestra, now nine members, practices Mondays and shows promise with Frank Collins traps and a lineup including Jackson cornet Read clarinet and several violinists and a pianist.
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Leona Kunkel
Margie Buleck
Valier
Irene Pfrimpery
Oscar Lyons
Frank Collins
Lawrence Jackson
Martin Read
Mary Longmuir
Miss Arrowsmith
iJohn Holland
Entering High School A Student Reflects On Growth And Advice
A graduating student recalls undecided beginnings at public school, fears of advanced subjects, and eventual enjoyment of hard courses. After three years, the writer urges eighth graders to enter high school, noting new experiences in labs, athletics, and social life, and praising challenging subjects. Faculty committees are named for an upcoming assembly program.
Fred W Ward Killed In Action In France 1916
Notice reports Fred W Ward second son of Mrs. John W Ward of Wardledge ranch Belleview killed in action July 15 1916 in France during the British French drive. Born Ashton Lancashire August 15 1893 he came to Montana in 1903 and studied at Belleview public school Teton county high school and Valparaiso University. He was once admitted to West Point but failed the physical exam then studied mining in Saskatchewan. He leaves parents two brothers Rupert and Vincent J Ward.
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Fred
John W. Ward
Wardledge Ranch
Belle- View
France
Fred Ward
Ashton
Makerfield
Incashire
Liver
South Lancashire Regiment
Montana
Donald Graham
Conrad
Belleview
Rheoad
Teton County High School
Valparaiso University
West Point Military Academy
Senator Dixon
Fort Sheridan
de Lloyd George
Rupert Ward
Vincent J. Ward
Fairfield Celebration Dedicates New Town Hall Event
Fairfield plans a Saturday celebration for the new town hall with Governor Stewart present to deliver the dedicatory address at 2:30 pm. A ball game between Fairfield and Chateau teams follows, plus other entertainments and a grand dance to close the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Stewart
Chateau
Parker Holds Distinct Lead Among VP Candidates
Parker stands ahead of rivals for the vice presidency as he is not eclipsed by a competing running mate. The remark suggests Parker has a strategic edge in the ongoing candidate comparisons within the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull Moose
Parker
Students plan guest speakers and course studies
The committee outlines aims to secure outside speakers for assemblies and to arrange courses of study. Miss Arrowsmith and Miss Smith lead the committee, while Miss Leech handles publicity. Faculty advisers for each class level are named to guide the literary society and year groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Arrowsmith
Miss Smith
Miss Leech
Literary Society
Miss Brenneman
Mr. Dietrich
Sugar Beets Farm Experts Eye Bil lings Region For Factory
W A Lawson of Great Western Sugar Co surveys Simms Chateau Walier and Conrad areas with local agronomist Henderson. He finds climate ideal for beets but cites land prep and cultivation gaps. Lawson urges larger acreage, proper soil, and alfalfa rotation to improve yields and win factory investment. He says farmers must prepare land to attract a sugar plant and promises a stable cash market and land appreciation if beet industry expands locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Lawson
Great Western Sugar Co
Billings
Teton County
Mr. Henderson
Simms, Chateau, Walier and
Conrad
Mr. Lawson
Lawson
Chateau
Great Western
Parent Teachers Meeting At Public School
The Parent-Teachers Association will hold its regular meeting at the public school building next Tuesday evening at 8. The program features a piano duet by Alta Cohoe and Mildred Forrest, a paper on The Beautiful as a Factor in Education, and discussions by Mrs. Rose Carlin and Miss Alice Leech. Mrs. Paul Jacobson speaks on what PTAs are doing in other states. Music planned and business items will be discussed. a large attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
Alta Cohoe
Mildred Forrest
Rose Carlin
Alice Leech
Paul Jacobson
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E. D. Forrest
Institute
Aeveneee Veee
Eens Sens Nee
Chateau Oe
Valier Ae
Shelby
Democrats
Joseph Hirshberg
Julius Hirshberg
Hirshberg Brothers, Bankers
Rye
Witco
Marveous Pfacy
Berryman
Washington Star
Lyle Standiin
Ovregsr
Dietrich
Fred W. Ward
Parent-Teachers Meeting
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