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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1916
Page
8
Announcements list multiple candidates for sheriff in Teton County. R P Dick Dean Republican seeks nomination at the August 1916 primary. J Z Zimmerman Republican from Fairfield pledges service if elected. J M Weaver declares Democratic candidacy with long local residence. W Miller confirms continued race after reconsideration.
Walter L. Verge announces Democratic bid for Teton County Attorney with August 29 primary voting date. John J. Greene declares Republican candidacy for the same office on August 29 1916, pledging faithful service if elected.
Candidate statements reveal Prescott seeking Democratic nomination for county clerk with pledge of efficient administration. Mont H pledges Republican nomination and vows to keep records accurately and uphold duties if elected.
E C Garrett states readiness for any job and proposes integrating a business to match county needs as a way to avoid intervention. He emphasizes preparation, equity, and economic efficiency while offering to align his work for the county and Blackfeet lands transitioning to county jurisdiction.
Several candidates announce runs for Montana state representative from Teton County subject to August 29 1916 primary votes. Samuel A Sollid Clarence C Davis and John W Coburn seek Republican or Democratic nominations with pledges to govern for county and state interests. D F Mains also seeks Republican nomination in the same primary.
J M Weaver, a Democrat candidate for sheriff in Teton county, explains he would not have run if incumbent Wm Miller had not withdrawn. Weaver says Miller’s word prompted his entry and asks all Democrats to support him at the August 29, 1916 primary.
A Democratic notice from William Miller, incumbent sheriff of Teton County, explains he reconsidered a possible retirement and will seek a second term. He contrasts himself with J. M. Weaver, who reportedly supported part of the Republican ticket, urging voters to back Miller for safety and law enforcement.
Nomination for county surveyor on the Republican ticket with August 29 1916 primary pending voter approval. Candidate pledges efficient and impartial conduct of county surveying business if nominated and elected.
For sale one large Case steam traction engine with water tank and pump. See at Teton Co-operative Reservoir Co. dam near Byoom. Best cash offer requested. Sale subject to state boiler inspector certificate. Bids due by September 1 1916.
Orwell Fields, who left Chateau with the militia company, has returned from Douglas Arizona honorably discharged by army authorities. The department issued a ruling allowing married men serving with the militia to be discharged when possible upon request, and Fields availed himself of the policy.
For sale a Winchester shotgun in good condition offered by E. H. Gnonag of Choteau.
The article notes Eskimo and Siberian dogs endure long runs, fox terriers show stamina, wolves and arctic foxes run far at night. It cites M Dusolier on speeds of shepherd dogs, setters, pointers, fox hounds, and greyhounds, with records of rapid sprints and sustained gallops.
Brady Irrigation Company of Chateau Montana announces assessment No 9 of 25 per share on all capital stock payable by September 25 1916 to Kenneth McKenzie secretary treasurer at Chateau office. Unpaid shares become delinquent and will be sold October 14 1916 to cover the delinquency costs unless paid. First pub August 15 1916. 4t
Notice is given by the administrator of the estate of Florence Larance deceased to creditors and others with claims to exhibit them with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims must be shown to the administrator at Larson Block Chateau Montana in connection with the estate business. James Larance deceased James Sulgrove attorney for administrator First publication July 28 1916.
Roscoe M. Moore plaintiff and Ollive Thompson defendant. Notice of sale to be held September 2, 1916 at 2 p m at the front door of the courthouse in Chateau Teton county Montana. Property described as Lots 11 and 12 in block 14 of Jackson's First addition to Choteau with improvements and appurtenances. Dated August 11 1916 Choteau Montana. William Miller sheriff by Freeman Daley undersheriff. James Sulgrove attorney for plaintiff. First published August 11 1916. 4t
In Montana District Court, John and Eva Zimmerman sue all claimants to NW section 25, T22N R3W, seeking a decree of heirs and titles. The suit names Henry Schaettgen and Rachel M Hayes as adverse claimants with publication dates August 4 to September 1, 1916.
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