District Court Notes Open Sessions Handle Trials and Pleas
District court this week under Hon E Ewing focused on probate matters and setting trials. A jury was drawn for October with names to be published later. Edward Rheams pleaded not guilty to grand larceny and Earl Garrett of Conrad received a sentence of one to two years for burglary, transported to Deer Lodge by Deputy James Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. &. Ewing
S. 5. Hobson
James B. Elliott
H. M. Parden
Garrett
Deer Lodge
James Collins
Local Social Notes From Burton Beach
Burton Beach reports A P Reiding with wife Grace and H R Thompson with wife, B B Rogers with wife and son motor to Great Falls last Tuesday. Mr Rogers had a tire blowout delaying the trip an hour. they reached home about nine. Mrs George Roof visited sister Mrs Rogers last Saturday. Mrs Brossma is ill. Mrs Sehnee has Miss Cline helping haying through summer. Mrs Reiding hosted the two Misses Longmuir Sunday. B B Rogers entertained guests Sunday evening as the Longmuir sisters, Grace Reiding and Richard Reiding joined the group and later visited Choteau to see a picture show. George Roof and wife drove to Choteau Sunday morning. Miss Grace Reiding visited her grandmother Mrs Dick Gorter in T S Gap country last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Reiding
Grace
H. R. Thompson
B. B. Rogers
Great Falls
Mr. Rogers
Grace Reiding
T. S. Gap Country
Dick Gorter
Chautauqua Program Daily Schedule and Attractions
The Chautauqua event runs August 10 to 15 with opening exercises and a superintendent concert. Highlights include the Lyric Glee Club impersonations, lectures by Gov. Carlson and Dr. Johnson, the Royal Venetian Band, and a grand closing with Alpine Echo songs. Admission ranges from 25 to 75 cents, with several events priced at 50 cents and a final concert at 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyric Glee Club
Francis Hendry
Royal Venetian Band
Lorene Wiswell ‘Wilson
Seereene
South
Wood Briggs
Alps
Switzerland
Grays
Red Cross Chapter Room Notes Progress and Needs
Red Cross chapter room work is rapidly progressing with about 75 garments cut and many completed. Members are urged to inspect sample garments before taking work home, and the room is open each afternoon with assigned chairmen for each weekday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Ladies Industrial
A. B. ‘Guthrie
Ladies Guild
T. Q. Larson
Catholic
M. Naele
Civic Club
J. I. Cain
E. N. Haugen
KX. K. K. Club
Alden Connor
Chateau Mercantile Co
Jos. Hirshberg & Co
Mesdames
J. K. Cashman
M. G. Himes
Bynum
Martha Payne
Malcom
Pendroy
Eva Coomer
Bole
Junior Chautauqua aims for record attendance
The Junior Chautauqua organizers plan a larger scale event with an imaginary world tour for boys and girls. Experienced playground experts will lead activities as youngsters dress in costumes from foreign lands. A season ticket for juniors costs $1.00 and covers all programs.
Director Urges Need of Remaining in School
A communication from Lewis T. Eaton director of education at Billings Polytechnic Institute cites Dr. P. P. Claxton urging students to stay in college. He warns not to close schools or shorten terms and stresses continued study to serve in war and postwar reconstruction in science agriculture industry and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis T. Eaton
Billings Polytechnic Institute
P. P. Claxton
United States
Bes
Letters From Roger Burrell Front News From France
Two letters from Roger Burrell written at the front in France show his wait to go forward, relief work in Paris, travel notes, meetings with Canadian and Australian officers, and his experiences under artillery bombardment and reconnaissance duty. He reports Paris sights, a Ritz tea, subway costs, and his gradual French study while describing harsh mud, dust, and radio observers. He remains well and anticipates front duty and more letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
John Burrell
Paris
Hotel de Crillon
Pershing
Joffre
City
Ritz
Eight New Citizens Admit Rights in District Court
Eight persons were admitted to United States citizenship this week in district court. Laurits Nilansen from Denmark resides in Demers Montana. William Walter Watt from Canada lives in Collins. Choeplik Lees Alexander Bonette from France resides in Ont Bank. Jan Hendrick Johanns from Holland lives in Bole. Peter Fisher from Kielland resides in Chateau. Louis Lindberg from Sweden. Robert Nicoll from Scotland resides in Great Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Laurits Nilansen
Denmark
Demers
Mont
William Walter Watt
Canada
Collins
Choeplik Lees Alesander Bonette
France
Ont Bank
Jan Hendrick Johanns
Holland
Bole
Peter Fisher
Kielland
Cha
Teau
Louis Lindberg
Sweden
Robert Nicoll
Scotland
Great Falls
Opening of High School In Chateau Sept 4 Start
Rumor spread that the county high school would not open until Oct 1 due to war conditions. The school will open on Sept 4 as usual. State instruction chief urges a prompt, regular start with new practical courses planned. All last year's teachers return except Miss Leech replaced by Miss Ruth Sweat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Dietrich
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Leech
Ruth Sweat
Blackman Returns From Minneapolis Summer Visit
C. M. Blackman came back this week from Minneapolis where he had spent the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Blackman
Minneapolis
Collins Women Poisoned After Lunch Salmon
Dr. H. J. McGregor treated three women in Collins who fell ill after eating canned salmon at lunch. He suspects drug poisoning as symptoms did not indicate poison gas. Salmon left uneaten was sent to Bozeman for analysis. Mrs. Smith's condition improved and she returned home. Mrs. Dean Grooms returned from Gooding Idaho visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. McGregor
Collins
E. F. Smith
Palmer Burgland
Cora Hubler
Smith
Chateau
McGregor
Bozeman
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Burton Beach
George Roof
Mrs. Rogers
Mrs. Reiding
Longmuir
Choteau
Elli and
Dennis
Andrew Johnson
Eere
Fillion
House of Man
Wm. A. Bone
Geo. A. Carlson
Colorado
Military Girls’ Orchestra
G. Whitefield Ray
Tw. W. C. S. Vesper
Eer
Jos. Lolito
Royal
Econ
Mary Adel Hays
Lolito
Wasser Companyv
Mexico
W. L. Mellinger
Wasser Company Motion Pictures
Mawson
Sir Douglas Mawson
Federal Reserve Banking
First National Bank
Oteau,montan
Red
Junior
Roger Burrell
Houston
Dean Grooms
Chateau Bakery
Gooding
Idaho
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