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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1905
Page
1
A blaze in Butte on September 23 24 destroyed the entire business area between the Shodair block and Renshaw alley on West Park street, causing about one million dollars in losses and half destroying the public library.
Testimony in the government case against Congressman Williamson Dr Van Gessner and ex Land Commissioner Marion R Biggs was completed and arguments began. It is the third trial for the defendants and the jury is expected to hear the case late Monday.
A display at the Helena state fair features crude and refined oil from Swift Current district in Teton County Montana. The well No. 1, owned by Swift Current Oil Land & Power Co., is a 60 barrel capacity, valued at 10 dollars net per barrel in crude form.
Chicago September 21 fines totaling 25000 were imposed on four Schwarschild and Sulsberger Packing officials after a guilty plea to conspiracy to accept railroad rebates. Samuel Well of New York vice president received 10000 while B Casey Vance D Shipworth and Chess E Todd assistant traffic managers were each fined 5000.
United States Senator Burton of Kansas fled a demurrer through his attorney in St. Louis to the new indictment charging fraud against Rialto Grain & Security Co. The objections say the indictment lacks the nature and cause of the accusation and fails to state facts constituting a federal offense. Hearing date not set.
A private letter from St Mary's Lake dated September 12 reports drilling at the dam halted a year ago. The Great Northern Oil Company has been formed and plans to resume drilling soon as oil prospects at upper St Mary's Lake near Single Shot Mountain appear strong with distant investors entering the properties.
The weekly notice lists uncalled letters at the Chateau post office for the week ending September 28 1905. Names include Gjertson Laverdure Paddick Stevenson Chas P and others with instruction to say advertised and pay one cent when calling.
Lyndon Washington September 20 1905 Editor Acantha items from the far west describe Lynden thirty miles from Bellingham. town life with mills stores and schools, farms selling for 100 to 200 an acre. The writer notes wages prices fish and lumber, electric plant, and pleasant reception on departure signing as the Old Granger.
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw announces he will leave the cabinet in February 1906. In a letter to the country Republican club he says he will be busy with the coming session of Congress and cannot return to Iowa until February 1, when he expects to retire. He plans a presidential campaign among Iowa friends afterward.
Judge Frank JT. Johnson ordered Sheriff Alexander Nesbitt and Chief of Police Michael A. Delaney to enforce gambling laws in Denver. All gambling houses closed today by proprietors, making further action unnecessary.
In Boston on September 26 a moderate wool market activity centers on territory grades. Dealers report easy sales and scarce Montana wools. Fleeces remain in a strong position as Montana supplies run low.
The sovereign grand lodge of Odd Fellows decided to meet next year in Toronto. The item appears in the Toronto section dated Sept 12 and notes a subscription appeal for the Acantha.
Stockholm Sept 25 The Associated Press secured the dissolution protocol between Norway and Sweden signed at Karlstad. It sets a neutral frontier zone, demolition of fortifications, compulsory arbitration at The Hague for most disputes, and a ten year term extendable, with specific forts and zones named and protected.
The town of Shelby seeks a reliable water source after prospecting on the south side of the railroad near town. A drilling crew and five men arrived last week and began work. A water sample tested yoo and potential water could lead to a depot move from Shelby to Virden if quantities are sufficient.
Raymond reports the new term with teacher Charles Pierce and rising enrollment in Farmington’s district along with 27 in the primary room. Dora McKelvey and Browns of Sun River attend Choteau schools as Emmet and Clyde Scharn join the Burton bench pupils. A literary reflection urges parents to encourage curiosity and study, recalling school memories and lessons from earlier generations.
Mr B E Cross of Melfa Virginia describes a sudden cholera morbus attack while traveling. A customer advised Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and two doses cured him. He now carries a bottle for travel and recommends it to others. Also notes on sheep wintering and range conditions.
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