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Newspaper

Choteau Montanan

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1913

Page

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Board of Equalization Raises County Assessments in 1913

The county board of commissioners sitting as a board of equalization completed the review of assessment books and ordered notices to be sent to those with raised assessments. The raises, including the previously noted $50,000, push Teton county’s total assessment for 1913 over $12,000,000. The list shows raise amounts for numerous individuals and firms including C. Ed Lukens, J. A. Peterson, Dan Sullivan, Continental Oil Co, Mutual Oil Co, Farmers' Elevator Co, and multiple lumber companies with varied increases and reductions.

Board of ‘County Commissioners Board of Equalization Montanan Teton County Continental The Mutual Contiental of Co Shelby Conrad W. J. Crittenden Mutual Oil Co Brady Lottie Thorson

The Fair That Educates Helena Montana

The Montana State Fair in Helena, September 22 to 27, is billed as The Fair That Educates, highlighting exhibits from a wide range of institutions. It aims to teach better farming, stock, fruit production, and Montana products while offering contests for youth and demonstrations across agriculture and industry.

Helena Montana Intermountain Northwest United States University of Montana Agricultural College School of Mines and Deaf and Blind Montana Historical Society

Fast Mail Wreck Near Rockhill Claims Two Lives

Wreck of westbound fast mail No. 2 near Rockhill at 11 30 a m left two men dead Engineer Peck L Forcum and Fireman Carl Smith Both Express Messenger Lamb and others were injured though not fatally The accident occurred July 28 in Whitefish region margins of the line.

Whitefish Rockhill Peck L. Forcum Carl Smith Express Lamb

Grammar Her Long Suit

A daughter returns from boarding school bragging about grammar mastery after rounds of hard work. She describes rising from early struggles to ace final exams with a cold ninety five mark. She touts grammar as her forte and tells her father none can beat her in grammar.

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Special Services at Methodist Church

Next Sunday August 3 Dr Frank Cole of Davenport Iowa will bring the morning message Communion will be administered at the close of the service Rev McMahan will speak at the evening service All friends with no regular place to worship and church members urged to attend Special music by the choir

Frank Cole Davenport Iowa McMahan

Marriage Licenses Issued by District Clerk

Since our last report marriage licenses have been issued by James Gibson clerk of the district court to the following Arthur E Peason and Anna Swenson both of Kevin Mont Carl Gordon and Matilda Wod ka both of Walter Walter A Bansler of Sedalia Mo and Marion Anderson of Choteau Mont

James Gibson District Court Arthur E. Peason Anna Swenson Kevin Mont Carl Gordon Matilda Wodka Walter Walter A. Bansler Sedalia Marion Anderson Choteau

Local notes from Chateau area reveal health and business changes

Dr Wamsley remains ill this week and Miss Olive Younger visits Rimini near Helena. Several locals such as George Wright J E Webb J L Collins and M C McFayden are mentioned with health moves moves to Dupuyer and Kalispell. The Chateau Bank faces a run due to Wm Ulm assignment and Smith Ulim liens with assets covering liabilities. court action and potential reopening loom. Ed Dupont receives a year jail sentence for grand larceny but escapes. Silverman Cohen assign to protect creditors.

Wm. Ulm Smith & Ulim Bank of Chateau

Episcopal Church Services on Sunday August 3 1913

Morning prayer and sermon at 11 and evening prayer and sermon at 7 45 Rev L F Haley missionary for Chateau extends a cordial welcome to all attend these services.

L. F. Haley Chateau

County Commissioners Hold Special Meeting and Road Bids

At a July meeting the board extended bids for the Martias bridge project after a reduced offer from Minneapolis Bridge Co. A $1730 filing for ten percent was required to replace the $5000 certified check. Viewers reports were filed and hearings set for August 8 for several road changes while impracticable roads were rejected. Several warrants were approved and county officials authorized road supervision and auto upkeep.

Martias Bridge W.R. Lee Minneapolis Bridge Co Marias Bridge Great Falls Denny and Bynum Road Stephens-Augusta Road Albert Stephens Robert Earhart Upper Corey Road Ward

Sunrise Chateau Wedding Silent Morning Union Fansler Anderson

Walter A Fansler and Marion Anderson married quietly at 6 am yesterday at the bride’s mother’s home. Rev Leon F Haley officiated with Episcopal ring service. After breakfast the couple left for Great Falls and Sedalia Missouri their new home.

Chateau Walter A. Fansler Marion Anderson Lucile Anderson Cain Mr. Cain Leon F. Haley St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Episcopal Church University of Missouri Alpha Phi Fraternity Phi Kappa Psi John Hopkins’ University Sedalia

Reliable watches and repairs by Holland the Jeweler

A compact advertisement for Hamilton railroad watches and repair services. It highlights Elgin Waltham Hampden and Illinois brands and emphasizes Holland as the jeweler offering the repair and sales.

Elgin Waltham Iinois Hampden Hamilton Holland Jeweler

Civil Case Filings Reported in District Clerk Office

Civil cases filed since the last report include Sysquk Gusts Sannes and Mrs Gust Sannes on contract. Joseph Sturgeon vs N Coleman and Harry Coleman on note. Gerard Finlay vs Robert Russell et al on damages. Schultze Brothers Co. vs A M Rongstad and Hans J Rongstad on note. Alice Harrold vs Charles Harrold divorce. Mary Chappell vs A S Chappell divorce. John P Sullivan vs Emily A Burbank H L Burbank foreclosure on mortgage.

District Court Sysquk-Gust, Sannes Gust Sannes Joseph Sturgeon N. Coleman Harry Coleman Gerard Finlay Robert Russell A. EK. Arnett C. H. Clark Schultze Brothers Co A Corporation A. M. Ron

Funeral of Paul R. Simonson In Montana Runaway Victim

The funeral for Paul R. Simonson, fatally injured in a runaway last Wednesday, was held Saturday afternoon at Conner undertaking. Rev. Percy Reid McMahan of the First Methodist church led services. Simonson, born 1870 in Waupaca Wisconsin, was about 43 and never married. He had a sister Mrs. Ansted and numerous local relatives who mourn his death.

Paul R. Simonson Conner Undertaking Percy Reid McMahan First Methodist Church Waupaea Wisconsin Montana Ansted Burton Bench

Naturalization Applications Filed in Gibson Court

The Clerk of the Court in Gibson lists new citizenship applicants: Bernhard Derksen from Russia, residing in Farmington, and Josef Rychnovsky from Austria, residing in Ethridge.

Gibson Bernhard Derksen Russia Farmington Josef Rychnovsky Austria Ethridge

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