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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1918
Page
16
Harm on T. Rhoads declares candidacy for Republican nomination to the state House of Representatives subject to primary voters on August 27. He pledges to serve Teton County and Montana during his term if nominated and elected. July 26, 1918.
GEO W MAGEE announces candidacy for county attorney of Teton county subject to Republican primaries on August 27 seeking party support. He pledges to perform duties promptly economically and impartially if nominated and elected.
Statement by A J Simmons outlining intent to run for sheriff on the Republican ticket, subject to primary voters on August 27. If nominated and elected, he pledges to discharge duties to the best of his ability during his term.
Murdock C. McLeod announces candidacy for sheriff of Teton County, urging Republican voters to support him in the August 27, 1918 primary. He asks for votes and support from the party members.
A notice states the party will renominate a sheriff at the August 27, 1918 primaries. If nominated and elected the candidate will serve under the party’s decision and seek to uphold duties.
In 1918 John Zimmerman announces his candidacy for the nomination as county surveyor in Montana. He vows to enforce state laws including prohibition and respectfully solicits votes and support for the office.
Candidate I S Martine declares for sheriff subject to Republican primary on August 27 1918. He pledges to serve the people to the best of his ability and enforce all state laws with special attention to prohibition laws from the 1917 session. August 2 1918.
In the Teton County primary on August 27, 1918, CHAS. P. CRANE pledges to serve taxpayers to the best of his ability if nominated and elected as County Commissioner.
Freeman W. Daley of Choteau a Democrat for county surveyor. Murdock C. McLeod of Choteau a Republican for sheriff. John Zimmerman of Fairfield a Republican for sheriff. Edward Murphy a Democrat for justice of the peace Cut Bank township. D B Donahue a Democrat for constable Cut Bank township. H S Cameron a Republican for justice of the peace. Alfred Stromstad of Conrad a Republican for sheriff. Thos W Robinson of Conrad Republican for sheriff.
Despite a long decline since 1905 America holds fewer sheep. World sheep numbers were 55 million lower than 1914. The Montana State Fair sheep show aims to boost interest as mutton and wool prices rise, with strong premiums for local farmers.
The text names candidates for county offices including R. S. Buck for county attorney as a Republican, a Republican for justice of the peace in Cut Bank township, Chas. P. Crane of Collins as a Republican for county commissioner, and Edwin J. Stone of Dutton as a Democrat.
Mrs. Cooper is on the sick list this week. Messrs Derksen and Petri visited Chateau Friday. Mr. and Miss Moller visit sister Mrs. E Fisher. Jack Ami is out again after scarlet fever. Mr. and Mrs G L Harrington visited with Mr. and Mrs R Lattin of Chateau. Work on the new telephone line is in progress. Messrs Deranleau and Nyhuse visited the county seat Thursday. Mr. and Mrs J F Babcock came from Great Falls on business Monday. Mrs B E Pierce visited the county seat Monday. Mr Whittacre of Duton came up early this week. Ada and Jessie Krofft were Bynum visitors Wednesday.
Grace M. Thompson, superintendent, invites all children of Teton Schools to bring suitable work to the superintendent's office at Chateau for county exhibit entries. Entries may be hand or regular school work and must be entered by August 15.
A rambling hospital diary describes marooning in a hospital after capture and a long day of heat, noise, and comic misadventure. The writer jokes about wardrobe woes, nurses who are cooks, and plans to retaliate against a nearby movie theater. The tone is humorous and irreverent with vivid mischief and a cheeky mock menace.
At Hodgskiss hall on July 27 the Te ton County Plowmen and Threshers Association adopted threshing rates for the coming year. Prices cover hours, with or without crew, per bushel rates for wheat oats flax rye and barley, and regional variations in Musselshell Fergus and Phillips counties. Both miller and farmer duties and meal provisions noted, with food administration oversight mentioned.
The text mocks medical staff at McGrégor’s Hospital blaming incompetence and urging departure. It implies a critique of doctors and nurses with a harsh, dismissive tone and a sarcastic adios.
Helena July 27 The Sid ney Miller report for May and June shows the net balance in the common school charitable and penal institutions permanent funds at June 30 is 1 284 482 07 The pending farm loan applications total 1 474 000 about 200 000 more than funds available Loans approved May and June amount to 359 500 bringing total farm loans to June 30 to 1 571 820 Investments May and June total 441 500 with 392 400 in farm loans and the rest in school bonds
Chapter 142 proposes submitting to Montana voters a constitutional amendment to Section 2 of Article 12. It broadens exemption from property taxes to include evidences of debt secured by mortgages held in Montana, alongside public entities and certain charitable and educational uses. The bill directs the question to the next general election.
Certification of a 1918 Montana act proposing to amend section 2 of article 12 to allow evidence of debt to be exempt from taxation. The document notes voter marking by X, repeal of conflicting acts, and the act taking effect after passage. Secretary Co. T. Stewart signs and seals the record with dates August 2 to October 25, 1918.
In the Eleventh district of Montana Teton counts an order to show cause why an order of sale of all real and personal property of Fritz A B Linke deceased should not be granted. Byron Carson administrator seeks sale of estate. court sets Oct 1 1918 10 a m in Chateau for hearing with four weeks of publication.
Judicial district of the state of Mon in the matter of the estate of Allison Garrett deceased Byron Corson the administrator of
The court orders all persons interested in the deceased’s estate to appear October 1, 1918 at 10 a m in the district court at the Chateau courthouse to show why the administrator should not be granted an order to sell part of the real estate. A copy of this order is to be published four weeks in Chateau Montanan. First publication August 2, 1918.
In the District Court of the United States for the District of Montana Sherburne Morse of Bynum Montana is adjudged bankrupt on his own petition. Creditors are forbidden to deliver debts or property to him or for his use. The first meeting of creditors will be held at room 1 Dunn Block Great Falls Montana on August 10 at 10 a.m. A H Gray Referee. Published Aug 2 1918.
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