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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1919
Page
4
Civil filings show Ed Alzheimer and Bertha Yoska with M. McDowell pursuing a lien foreclosure, filed July 24. The Board of County Commissioners of Teton County Montana seeks eminent domain against George G. Briggs, filed July 30.
Representative Will R Wood introduces a bill demanding Secretary Baker report to the House on why Czech troops are being brought from Siberia to Camp Kearny Port Rosecrans while American soldiers remain in Siberia. The measure notes four thousand Czechoslovak troops are here at government expense and asks for the reason not to transport U S soldiers home.
The report from Commissioner Grenfield notes no meaningful precipitation across Tromriselse and surrounding counties. Sherman county crops are projected at fifty percent of normal due to drought, while cultivated crops remain poor. The alfalfa second cutting is excellent in quality with fair yield, range conditions have not improved, and many flocks are moved to pasture or market. Some farmers seek harvest work in and out of state.
M Golden closed a deal yesterday to own the J E Watkinson pool hall and barber shop. He will take immediate possession with Mr Watkinson remaining to manage the barber trade until a new barber is found. The Watkinson family plan to move to Seattle for the winter.
A telegram from Iden Connor states he has been sent to Camp Russell in Wyoming to be mustered out of army service and expects to arrive in Christchurch soon thereafter.
The notice invites attendance at a community gathering at Great Northern park next Sunday at 8 15 p m. Will Hodgskiss, a U S Navy veteran, arrived in Chateau Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs R F Jones of Great Falls visited in Choteau to see son E L Jourdonnais. Mrs W R Smith and son Lorton plan to move furniture to Neihart where Dr Smith serves miners.
Kyle Jones of Bynum, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Jones, arrived here Wednesday evening from overseas. He is one of the Teton county boys who served with the American Expeditionary Forces in France and is glad to be back in the good old U S A.
C Frisbee of Butte, former reclamation service employee and farmin law of Myr and Mrs J of Sherburne, visited Tuesday. He secured control of the Ghider County Abstract Co of Cut Bank and will take possession soon after closing his Butte business affairs. The Browning Review notes the achievement and offers congratulations.
Sheriff I. SS. Martine plans to travel to Brookings South Dakota to seize a man named Parsons held on grand larceny charges in Teton county. Parsons allegedly protected property of a young man who joined the country and fled with it to avoid surrender.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Julia Gregory wife of John A Gregory of Stillman Montana at the T I OConnor Co chapel in Great Falls and at Sun River Methodist church with Rev Baldwin officiating. Burial followed at Sun River cemetery. She is survived by her husband three children her parents Mr and Mrs N E Price of Simms two sisters and four brothers. Death occurred in Great Falls.
Jease Samples of Browning has visited Chateau for several days this week. The Womans Club plans a meeting next Tuesday afternoon at the usual hour and place. N Whitacre building on North Main avenue leased by W T Smith of the Chateau creamery who will move butter making machinery soon and fit the new site as a first class creamery in Northern Montana.
Electrical workers at Montana Power Company in Northern Montana press for $8.00 for an eight hour day citing rising living costs. The strike has not disrupted service in Choteau as of now.
Sailors and soldiers dance to be held at the Fairfield community hall on Saturday, August 9. Misses Helen Tredick of Great Falls and Louise Miller of Kalispell left after a pleasant visit with Miss Margaret Trodick.
In a Thursday afternoon session Judge John J. Greene admitted seven applicants as new citizens of the United States. The group includes John Clark from Canada Hugo Swanson from Sweden Kristian Everson from Norway Willie John Tumbey from Sweden Hugo Duncan Cameron from Canada T. W. Halvorson from Norway and Nick Hoffman from Holland.
The Montana senate approved Larson's measure repealing the McCone county creation law by 33 to 8 after committee review. Opponents listed include Anderson Healy Kinney Lowe McCone McKay Slattery and Wood. The body also advanced SB4 amending highway commission rules to allow the executive committee to authorize road work by force of amount, replacing the previous $1000 minimum for contracts.
The Soldiers and Sailors Club of Te ton county announces a big dance at the Community hall in Fairfield on Saturday night August 9. Music by the Chateau Orchestra. Soldiers and sailors in uniform admitted free. General admission is $1.50 with receipts benefiting the club fund.
Deeds show Elmer Genger Co transferring to Ben Wilkinson for 200 dollars covering lots 20 and 21 in Fairfield block 4. John Sands to Patrick Daniel Sands includes land in section 15 township 21 north range 13 west. Anna Frederick Johanns to John H Johanns valued at 1 dollar with multiple fractions. US patents list John Sands land in section 15 township 23 north range 4 west. James E Daughters and William P Von Schmidt acquire scattered sections and lots in townships 22 and 23 north, ranges 4 and 75 west.
Montana state highway commission asks legislature for blanket authority to proceed with state or federal aid projects, build roads under contract or convict labor, and extend eminent domain rights. The move would also allow crossing railway lines at engineers' choosing, with full progress data available to lawmakers.
The notice describes a sheriff sale under an order of sale and foreclosure in the Nineteenth Judicial District of Montana. It concerns the property in Teton County described as E1/2 NW and W1/2 NE of section 33, township 25 N, range 3 W, Montana Meridian. The sale is set for August 16, 1919 at 2 p.m. in front of the Court House door at Chateau. The sale proceeds go to the Corporation Loan Company against Lena G Huselid and Samuel M Huselid.
Twenty eight counties with 27504 petitioners filed protests with the secretary of state against the September 2 special election to amend the primary election law. Attorney general ruling required 28 counties and 26086 petitioners to halt the vote, and Glacier and Musselshell counties joined the filing today.
For sale two relinquishments listed by M. G. Billings of Choteau. Cheap price offered.
In Teton County Montana on June 24 1919 a judgment and decree against H C Wollert and others was entered and a sale ordered. The property includes Lot 4 and 15 feet off the west side of Lot 5 in Block 9 Hobsons Addn to Chateau. The sale will be at the courthouse door in Chateau at 2 PM August 16 1919 for cash to satisfy the judgment with costs and interest. Attorneys I S Martine and T H Pridham represent the plaintiff Choteau Mercantile Co.
Two houses available for rent, one with six rooms and another with three. Inquire at Smith's candy store for details and rental terms.
If you intend to leave the country and want to dispose of your property see me T. A. Meagher Choteau Montana.
The Montanan advertises envelopes with stock exceeding 100000 units available for printing.
An advertisement notes a shoe repair service available from a resident repairer. Shoes may be left at Hirshberg's store for prompt attention and careful handling.
Before wiring your home for electricity contact McCullough Electric Co to verify your location so the Power Co can provide service. This notice urges homeowners to confirm service eligibility before installation.
A seven room house with two plots a barn and a garage is offered near Chateau. Inquiries directed to C. D. Yeager.
Overland cars offer Model 90 with a payment plan of one third cash and balance in twelve equal monthly installments.
A. Meagher, an agent in Choteau Montana is listed with related business notes and location details. The fragment implies a local agency presence and regional activity in the town.
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