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Choteau Montanan

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1919

Page

4

Episcopal Church Notes Sunday Services and Talks

Episcopal Church notes announce Sunday August 24 services at 10 30 a m featuring morning prayer and sermon. The August Parables talks are in progress with Sunday school held after the service.

State Auditor Warns Against Auto Stock Sale

Helena reports that stock of the Raw-Motor company is being offered for sale in Montana. State Auditor George P. Porter warns the sale is prohibited under his March 29 ruling when the company license was revoked amid indictments against the company and 8. C. Pandolio in Indiana federal courts.

Helena Raw- Motor Company Montana George P. Porter 8. C. Pandolio Indiana

Wilson Outlines Peace Treaty Details for Senate

President Wilson told Senator Fall that he cannot declare peace by proclamation and cannot consent before a formal peace treaty is ratified by the Senate. He argued that three powers’ ratification would not fully create the League of Nations and predicted near term ratification would lower living costs by restoring production and trade. He described Germany’s possessions as held in trust for final disposition by the allied powers.

Washington Wilson Senate Fall White House Germany League of Nations League Serator All

Yeggman Robs Depot Cafe in Great Falls Cash Heist

In Great Falls at the Great Northern depot lunch room a holdup man with a gun forced a waiter and two railroad workers to surrender, taking $20 from the register before fleeing. Earlier, Tom Levi was robbed on Seventh Avenue North of a few dollars.

Great Falls Great Northern Tom Levi Seventh Avenue

Steel helmet adopted for U.S. army equipment

Washington reports the steel helmet is officially adopted as part of army war equipment. Steps will ensure a reserve supply of the new model. British helmets will be disposed of with about 600,000 kept until production of the new design is assured.

Washington

Exceptional Profits In Ranch Property

Malta August 20. An instance of exceptional profits in ranch property is shown in the sale by Thomas Dignan of Glasgow of the old Lohr brothers farm of about 1000 acres south of Thoeny on Milk River. Dignan bought this land about a year ago at 50 dollars per acre and recently sold it at an understood price of 145 dollars per acre, clearing 90000 dollars. The land is irrigated.

Malta Thomas Dignan Glasgow Lohr Brothers Thoeny Milk River Dignan

Still Following Trail Marfa Texas Bandits Hold Captives

An aircraft message from Marfa Texas reports American troops in Mexico continuing pursuit of bandits who kidnapped and held two U S aviators for ransom. Two aviators returned with bullet holes after a bandit attack. one is believed killed, another wounded, a third fled. Military telephones report weather hampers information from Chihuahua.

Marfa Texas Mexico Candelaria Raul H. Davis Chihuahua

Aviators allowed to cross border in hunt for missing officers

Mexico City bulletin from General Juan Barragan says Mexican permission was granted for American aviators to cross the frontier to search for Lieutenants Harold Peterson and Paul H. Davis who were captured by bandits. No US troop permission is noted, nor location of the landing or which outlaw band is believed active.

Mexico City International Frontier Harold G. Peterson Paul H. Davis Juan Barragan United States

Ex-sheriff Wm Miller visits with son in Valier

Wm Miller former sheriff of Teton county arrives in Valier for a brief visit accompanied by his young son indicating a family pause while traveling from Valier.

Wm. Miller Teton County Valier

Call Dry Landers to Fight The Fires

The United States employment service issued a call to dry land farmers in Great Falls to join fire fighting work. Inquiries have poured in as today a 275 man call goes out. Any willing worker may contact the employment service to be sent out tomorrow.

Great Falls United States Employment Service Employment Service

Bland Seeks Lower Living Costs Over Market Price Protection

Congressman Oscar E. Bland of Indiana, on the war expenditures committee in Paris, argues for reducing living costs for Americans rather than propping up market prices. He criticizes dealers moving war supplies from France to Europe, noting cheap army shoes abroad while American workers pay higher prices at home.

Paris Oscar E. Bland Indiana France Bland America Belgium United States

Paper Makers Face Senate Investigation On Prices

Washington Aug 20. Senator Reed Missouri Democrat introduced a resolution to investigate the news print paper industry for possible illegal practices and excessive prices, which the Senate adopted.

Washington Reed Democrat Missouri Senate

Sand Coulee Fire Destroys Main Street

The business section of Sand Coulee twelve miles south of Great Falls burned last night. Two stores a hotel a garage two soda shops a pool hall and the county jail were lost. Loss about 30000 with little insurance. Fire started from a defective chimney and drought left no water to fight it.

Great Falls Sand Coulee

Wilson’s Spending Criticizes War Cost Policy

Representative Carl W. Riddick accuses President Wilson of waste and extravagance to mask political aims. He decries lavish government contracts cost plus schemes and large loans to foreign nations, arguing prices rise, markets thin, and domestic hardship grows as imports flood in and the dollar loses value.

Washington Wilson Congress Carl W. Riddick Montana War Department Federal Reserve Board Bryan

Deeds and patents listed by Teton County for August 16 1919

The county clerk and recorder publishes a weekly list showing deeds and U S patents filed in Montana. Transactions include Bynum Investment Co to Samuel Benson for 1 dollar and various transfers, along with multiple patent entries to named individuals across townships 23 to 26 north and ranges 4 to 7 west.

Montanan Teton County, Abstract Co Bynum Investment Co Samuel Benson Bynum First Mortgage Loan Company of Montana Herman Solomnson George Sollid Thomas Cheetham Sollid Heights Dutton John Lillard Charles Alpaugh Dean Mary E. King Donegill Chateau William S. Frary James M. Burlingame H. von Wichem Joseph Arvill Monkman Cora E. C. Bitting Mary H. Monkman Hazlett Gordon E. Monkman

Meeting Raided as Russians Held in Ohio Raid

Youngstown Ohio 118 Russians alleged Bolshevists were jailed after a federal raid on an alleged Bolshevist meeting. An automobile load of red flags and propaganda was seized with sedition charges expected to follow.

Youngstown

Farmers Threshing Their Crops in Helena Report

Crop report for the week ending August 16 by Commissioner Char D. Greenfield notes light yields but good quality across 11 counties. Third alfalfa cuttings show fair yields. rains aid northeast ranges, reducing livestock shipments to market and out-of-state pastures.

Helena Char. D. Greenfield

Congress Repeals The Daylight Saving Law

Washington date August 20 repeal of the daylight savings act was achieved as the senate sustained the house in passing the repeal over President Wilsons veto by a 57 to 19 vote. The repeal takes effect after clocks are turned back to normal on October 26. It is among the few measures twice vetoed yet enacted.

Washington Senate House Wilson

James Larkin Named Butte Chief Detective

On Mayor Stodden's recommendation, Police Chief J J Murphy is authorized to appoint James Larkin as chief of city detectives for Butte to replace Edward Morrissey, removed after a police commission trial for alleged liquor indulgence and unbecoming conduct. Larkin has long served as a city detective with a strong record of catching criminals.

Butte Stodden J. J. Murphy James Larkin Edward Morrissey Police Commission Larkin

Road Bond Election Notice for Teton County Montana

Public notice announces a road bond election in Teton County Montana on September 2 1919 seeking approval of a two dollar per year tax. The document labels it a special county election and outlines local government involvement.

Special County Road Bond Election in Teton County Montana

On September 2 1919 a special election will decide if the county may issue bonds of 150 000 dollars to fund main public highways. Bonds run 20 years with 15 year redemption option, interest not exceeding 5.5 percent, coupons semiannual. Polls open 8 am to 6 pm. County Clerk M A ONeil authorized. August 4 1919. First August 15 1919. Second August 22 1919. Third August 29 1919.

Teton Montana Board of County Commissioners of Teton County Board of County Commissioners M. A. O’neil

Two relinquishments offered by M G Billings in Choteau

Classified ad announces two relinquishments for sale at cheap price by M G Billings, Choteau.

G. Billings, Choteau

Foreclosure Sale Ordered for Chateau Property in Teton Co

Sheriff I S Martine in Teton County Montana announces sale under an Order of Sale and Decree of Foreclosure in Chateau Montana. The property is Lot 4 and 15 feet off the west side of Lot 5 in Block 9 of Hobson's Addition to Chateau Townsite. Sale set for August 16, 1919 at 2 p.m. at the Chateau Court House door to satisfy the Chateau Mercantile Co. judgment with costs and interest. Attorney T H Pridham represents the plaintiff.

Nineteenth Judicial District State of Montana County of Teton A. D Chateau Mercantile Co H. C. Wollert Choteau Townsite Co Chas. R. Ellis H. C. Wollert and Choteau Townsite Co Towit Hobson Chateau Court House United States A.D Teton County T. H. Pridham Plaintiff

For Rent: Six Room and Three Room Houses

Rental notices list a six room house and a three room house available for rent. Inquiries directed to Smith's Candy Store.

Smith’s Candy Store

Public Auction Notice From Choteau Montana

Public auctioneer advertises services for leaving the country and a disguise of property. Contact AS MEAGHER in Choteau Montana for arrangements and details.

Envelopes Printed at The Montanan in Stock Over Hundred Thousand

A Montanan article notes an advertisement offering envelopes printed for sale with a stock of more than 100000 units. The notice emphasizes ready availability and unspecified pricing or delivery details.

the Montanan Stoclk

Shoes Repair Shop Reopens at Hirshberg’s Store

A shoe repairer announces the reopening of the shop at his residence and offers prompt, careful service. Customers may leave shoes at Hirshberg's store for quick handling.

Hirshberg

McCullough Electric Co Advises Pre-Wiring Office Check

Before wiring a house for electricity, customers are urged to visit the office to confirm location for service eligibility. This notice from the McCullough Electric Co emphasizes checking service availability before installation.

Power &c McCullough Electric CO

Sale of Chateau residence with seven rooms on two lots

Property sale notice for a Chateau residence offering a seven room house two lots a barn and a garage close in on good Io occasion. Inquiries directed to C D Yeager.

Chateau Iocasion C. D. Yeager

Overland Model 90 on Easy Terms at Choteau

Overland Cars offer the Model 90 with a plan of one third cash and balance in twelve equal monthly payments. Agent T. A. Meagher advertises the deal from Choteau Montana.

Overland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pine Ieee Episcopal Church Notes Yeggman Up Depot Cafe J. L. Walcott Auctioneer Mr. Walcott S. Spmoun Biddick Milwaukee Land Co P. O. Rustad Farmington William Cowgill Thomas J. James Trachot Gardens U. S James K. Harris W. Ben M. Benson W. Thomas Roberts John Park Ned Adolph Lippens John Gronberg Eva Belor Thomas Knopps Ohio Aerosal St. Anthony & Dakota Lumber Yard T. A. ‘Meagher Choteau Adams Oil Co Montana Oil Co.’ Products Choteau, Montana Sheriff’s Sale I. S. Martine Fes Meagher T. A. Meagher
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