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Choteau Montanan

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1916

Page

5

Oats for sale and local visits noted in Choteau

Feed oats offered at 1.25 per cwh. Visitors include Conrad Smith, Bob, Angus Bruce and wife to Great Falls for a business visit. J W Chappel and son looked after affairs in Great Falls. Lewis Thompson and Bert Christie returned from an auto trip to Butte. Misses Cora Bateman and Pearl Heighton rode the train to Great Falls. Curley Boucher of Conrad pursued the Democratic sheriff bid at the county seat. Mrs Altice Dixon of Philipsburg will visit the local Rebekah lodge on August 28. A car load of hog and poultry fence was received by Choteau Hardware Co.

Ww. C. (Curley) Boucher Conrad Teton County Altice Dixon Philipsburg Rebekah Assembly Montana Rebekah Lodge

Sheriff Miller Takes Over Walier Livery Property

Sheriff Wm Miller reports he has purchased and taken possession of the livery and feed stable formerly operated by him at Walier, Mont. Structured as an official notice, the transfer confirms ownership and current control of the property by the sheriff.

Wm. Miller The Montanan Walier

Hattersley Seeks County Attorney Nomination Visit Mentioned

R. M. Hattersley, seeking the Republican nomination for county attorney, was a professional visitor here early in the week, having handled several district court cases.

R. M. Hattersley

Equ ity Picnic Calls For Black Mare Reward

A notice from the Society of Equity advertises a $10 reward for information leading to recovery of a black mare branded P L on the right jaw with a sucking colt. Also a three year old mare branded S on the left thigh. The Fairfield Times notes the Collins picnic August 12 with special trains from Bynum and Valiar, Equity band music, and a public gathering. Mr McCollough of Chateau begins excavation for a California bungalow style house 24 by 30 feet costing 1100 to 1200 dollars with A J McKinnon as contractor.

Society of Equity Collins Bynum Equity Chateau Bole Valiar

For Sale Winchester Shotgun in Good Condition

Winchester shotgun offered for sale in good condition by E. H. Ganong of Chateau. The item title indicates a private sale and a specific seller. The second note mentions Mildred Houck Mildred Forrest and Zelda Smith visiting Great Falls, serving as unrelated local society snippet.

E. H. Ganong Chateau Mildred Houck Mildred Forrest Great Falls Zelda Smith

For Sale Road house and land at Claude

Road house and about one acre of land for sale at Claude. For details call Chas. Gies in Great Falls.

Claude Chas Gies Great Falls

For Sale Gentle Driving Mare with Buggy and Harness

A well broke gentle driving mare is offered for sale with buggy and single harness at a cheap price. Apply to H. C. Peters, Chateau. A. B. Guthrie and family left the first of the week for a fishing and camping trip to Deep Creek country.

H. C. Peters Chateau A. B. Guthrie Deep Creek Country

County officials to meet in regular session at court house

County commissioners will hold a regular session at the court house in this city on Tuesday of next week. P. H. Crossen is expected to arrive in Chateau from Long Beach California for a few weeks with his family. Attorney D. W. Doyle of Great Falls was a visitor in Chateau last Monday and Tuesday on district business.

Court House P. H. Crossen Chateau Long Beach Calif D. W. Doyle Great Falls

Trade for land and cattle Offered in Chateau Montana

Three building lots in Chateau offered for trade for horses or cash. Also two milch cows available for trade for horses. Address J H Johanns, Bone Mont. W Musson assistant engineer Milwaukee Railway in charge of construction with Resident Engineer Criys inspected Milwaukee line between Great Falls and Teton crossing south of Chateau and returned to Butte.

Chateau J. H. Johanns Bole, Mont C. 4. W. Musson Milwaukee Railway Criys Great Falls Teton Crossing Butte

Pendroy Town Lot Auction Set for August 15

Pendroy town lots will be auctioned Tuesday August 15 at 2 30 p m at the townsite. The sale is linked to the new town at the end of the Chateau Bynum branch of the Great Northern railway. See advertisement in another column.

Chateau- Bynum Great Northern Railway Pendroy

Browning Review Editor Visited County Seat This Week

Major A. E. McFatridge editor of the Browning Review visited the county seat this week. Try the Beaupre Cafe run by Wm Blair for the best meals in town with Sunday dinners a specialty. Wanted parties to put up 200 tons of hay on shares inquire Peebles Son Strabane Mont.

A. E. McFatridge The Browning Review Beaupre Cafe Wm. Blair Peebles & Son Strabane Mont

For Sale A 16 inch Utility Paper Cutter

Classified notice offers a 16 inch utility paper cutter for sale with application instructions at the Montana office. Social notes report a handkerchief shower for Miss Mabel Kelly at Mrs. Nellie R. Brown's home last Wednesday. A Montana picture of the Second Montana Infantry in Douglas Arizona is on display at Hirshberg store.

Montanan Office Mabel Kelly Nellie R. Brown Montana Douglas Arizona Hirshberg

Telegraph Line Taken Over Boosts Choteau Messages

The Western Union Telegraph company has taken over the telegraph line on the Choteau northern railway. The takeover implies a saving of 25 cents per message sent from Choteau, reducing the toll for locals.

Western Union Telegraph Company Choteau- Bynum Great Northern Railway Choteau

Merritt Resigns as Great Northern Agent to Open Pendroy Store

B S Merritt, resigning as general agent of the Great Northern railway, will leave August 15. He plans to run a store in Pendroy, the terminal town of the extension north of Bynum on the Porter beach, with his building under construction. He will also serve as local agent for the company there.

B. S. Merritt Great Northern Railway Chateau

Mrs. Steensma Leaves for St Paul Hospital Care

Mrs. A. Steensma of Burton beach travels Thursday with Dr. H. W. Bateman to St. Paul Minnesota for hospital treatment. Ill for months, a change of climate and surroundings is hoped to aid her recovery.

A. Steensma Burton Beach St. Paul, Minn Great Falls H. W. Bateman Steensma

Choteau School Adds Contracts for New Building

At a trustees meeting the Choteau school district awarded the lumber and materials contract for the Carson hill school to Choteau Lumber Co for 545.55 dollars. C K Smith won the carpenter work bid at 210 dollars. H L Pewterbaugh secured plumbing labor and material for 1085 dollars.

Choteau Carson Hill Choteau Lumber Co C.K. Smith H. L. Pewterbaugh

Death of A Ausman After Operation in Choteau

A Ausman died at Choteau hospital last Tuesday morning after an abdominal operation. He arrived from Great Falls the previous day and was taken to the hospital where the procedure was done. Ausman, sent from Alberta to oversee the feed store purchase, lived with parents in Elk Mound Wisconsin. Remains at Conner Undertaking.

A. Ausman Choteau Ausman Great Falls Chateau Alberta S. H. Lucas Elk Mound Wis Conner Undertaking Establishment

County Assessor John L Lund Gren Visited Conrad

County Assessor John L Lundgren was a visitor at Conrad earlier this week, meeting local officials and inspecting property records.

John L. Lundgren Conrad

Hart Schaffner and Marx Wool Clothing at Hirshberg's

All wool guaranteed Hart Schaffner and Marx menswear advertised at Hirshberg's offering durable suits and outerwear to customers seeking quality garments and a trusted brand.

For Sale Feed Oats at One Dollar per Hundred

S. H. Ziegler and wife hosted Miss Grace Murch and her mother from Butler Ind as guests from Thursday evening to Saturday morning of last week. Ernest Arensmeyer in Farmington invites inquiries about oats for sale at one dollar per hundred.

Ernest Arensmeyer Farmington S. H. Ziegler Miss Grace Murch Butler, Ind

Farm land loans offered at seven and a half percent

John M. Howland advertises farm land loans at seven and one half percent interest. He invites applications and provides his Lewistown Montana address for mailing.

Local Traveler From Bynum Passes Through Chateau

Wm. Humble of Bynum traveled with his wife through Chateau Friday evening returning from Alhambra Hot Springs where he had spent the past month seeking rheumatic relief. He was not greatly improved by the baths at that resort.

Wm. Humble Bynum Chateau Alhambra Hot Springs

Putnams Leave for New Home in St Charles Iowa

Clarence Looney buys Roy Putnam's share of the barber shop next to Haugen's. Mr and Mrs Putnam plan to move soon to St Charles Iowa to settle permanently. They have many friends here who regret their decision but wish them well.

Clarence Looney Roy Putnam Haugen’s Mr. Putnam St. Charles Iowa Mrs. Putnam

Also Mentioned on This Page

Conrad Smith Bob Angus Bruce J. W. Chappel and Son Lewis Thompson Bert Christie Cora Bateman Pearl Heighton Choteau Hardware Co David Svendy Power Meda McLain Winona Minn Mrs Nevius Hirshberg’s Hart, Schaffner & Marx E. H. Truchot A. C. Burbank W. D. Jones Ora Knowlton State of Citizens State Bank Jos. Hirshberg & Co John M. Howland Imusland Block Lewistown McCormick Morgan Company
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