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Choteau Montanan

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1919

Page

8

Real Estate Transfers Week Ending August 27 1919

Deeds report Elmer Genger & Co to Frank J Hirshberg for $10 covering lots 18 14 15 block 3 Fairfield and Hirshberg acquiring lot 15 block 27 Fairfield. Choteau Townsite Co transfers to Christine Connor for $1 Lot 8 block 17 Hobsons Add Choteau. U S patents issued to Hector J Cooper covering portions of sections 21 22 28 in township 24 north range 2 west.

Teton County Abstract Co Elmer Genger & Co Frank J. Hirshberg Fairfield Choteau Townsite Co Christine Connor Hobson’s Add Choteau U. S Hector J. Cooper

Helena Ready for 1919 Montana State Fair Visitors

The Helena Commercial Club solicits visitors with 3500 rooms listed and more added. Groceries include room bureaus at Union Station Placer Hotel and club office and info centers at the fairgrounds and Sixth Avenue. Room rates range from 1 to 2 dollars per person with crowding remedies 75 cents to 1 dollar. The city provides garage space, daily band concerts, minstrel shows, dances and nightly entertainments. A reception for visiting ladies is planned at the Placer on September 9. Helena promotes a bigger better state fair with full entertainment in 1919.

Helena Commercial Club Union Station Placer Hotel Sixth Avenue Main Street Placer Main Broadway Montana

Expedition to Mexico Ends in Texas Pursuit Concludes

Marfa Texas Aug 26 The punitive expedition into Mexico pursuing Jesus Renterias bandits who held Lieut Harold G Peterson and Lieut H Davis for ransom officially ends as Peterson and Davis depart for Fort Bliss. They are temporary officers and will be discharged Sept 30.

Marfa Texas Mexico Jesus Renteria Harold G. Peterson Lieut H. Davis Peterson Davis Fort Bliss

Cleanups to Follow Prohibition Violations

Washington Aug 27 Attorney General Palmer announced that recent New York arrests for violation of the prohibition law will be followed immediately by clean ups in other cities. He said liquor dealers who thought department of justice enforcement had paused for the high cost of living investigations would be shown they were mistaken.

Washington New York Palmer Department of Justice

Lima Archbishop Warns Catholics Against YMCA Movement

Monsignor Emilio Lisson archbishop of Lima issued a public communication urging Catholics to avoid involvement in a new YMCA branch in the city. He warned participants risked suspicion of heresy and incurring ecclesiastical and civil censure.

Lima Peru Emilio Lisson Cal

Local Legion Chapter Organized At Court House Meeting

At the soldiers and sailors club meeting held Thursday evening about 20 to 25 boys attended. A local American Legion chapter was formed and officers elected: Post Commander Major L. A. Foot Vice Commander Jesse Gleagon Post Adjutant M. G. Redd Finance Officer Roy Pilling Master-at-Arms Chas Dollemore.

Soldiers and Sailors Club Court House American Legion L. A. Foot Jesse Gleagon M. G. Redd Roy Pilling Chas. Dollemore

Auction Sale At Chateau On August 8 1919

The undersigned will offer for sale to the highest bidder at his home in Chateau on Wednesday August 8 1919 the following personal property: piano beds Davenport sewing machine heating stove coal bed dining set chairs buffet hoosier cabinet ice box vacuum cleaner electric items lawn tools and sundry articles. Co M Johnson owner.

Chateau Jepson Will C Co. M. Johnson

Shepard Ruth Reynolds Hired by Chateau School Board

Ruth Reynolds of Wisconsin is appointed as teacher for Carson School west of town by the Chateau school board, marking a new staffing decision for the district.

Ruth Reynolds Wisconsin The Chateau School Board Carson

Income Tax Payment Due During September

Clinton H. Moore, deputy internal revenue agent, announces plans for collecting the third installment of the income tax due Sept. 15. The luxury tax is payable on the first of the month with a penalty for delay. In July 1919 the city water department pumped twelve and one half million gallons, the largest monthly total ever.

Clinton H. Moore Internal Revenue

Myrl Trescott Returns From Belt After Visit

Myrl Trescott came back last evening from Belt where he had been visiting for a couple of weeks.

Myrle Trescott Belt

Fire alarm system upgrade planned for Northwest fire station

The current fire station on First Street Northwest will keep the bell while a new station is planned at the Stockmen's State Bank building. An electric siren will be installed for fire use at the new site.

First Street Stockmen’s State Bank

Residence Sold in City to Stockmen's Bank Cashier

O. M. Johnson sold his city residence to H. A. Norman, cashier of the Stockmen's State Bank, as recorded in local real estate notices.

O. M. Johnson H. A. Norman The Stockmen’s State Bank

Selling Old Warships for Bid by Navy Department

More than 160 naval vessels of many types will be offered for sale to highest bidders. Among them are seven old tow gun boats several converted yachts one monitor a tug and about 90 standard ized submarine chasers of the 116 foot type. Bids accepted at the navy department until noon September 4.

Washington Navy Department

Revolution not Suppressed in Honduras Rebels Capture La Esperanza

Dispatches from Honduran sources claim the revolutionaries occupied La Esperanza in Intibuca, seized two pieces of artillery and large amounts of ammunition, contradicting official reports that the uprising was crushed in Honduras.

San Salvador Honduras la Esperanza Intibuca Department

General Louis Botha Dies Suddenly in Pretoria

General Louis Botha premier and minister of agriculture of the Union of South Africa died suddenly in Pretoria today after an influenza attack. The veteran leader passed away at age 70, leaving the country in mourning and politics in transition.

Pretoria Union of South Africa Louis Botha

Public Ownership of Railroads Debate Heats Up

A historic argument extolls railroads as public servants and advocates government ownership. The piece cites Supreme Court rulings, quotes Justice Bradley, and notes labor backed Plumb bill plans for a 15 member board to run railways, signaling a shift toward public control and democratic operation.

The United States

Rural Carrier Examination in Teton County Montana

The United States Civil Service Commission announces a rural carrier examination for Farmington and nearby routes in Teton County Montana. The test will be held at Chateau on September 27, 1919 and is open to domiciled citizens meeting Form No. 1977 requirements. Applications and blanks available from county offices or the Commission in Washington, D. C. Send applications promptly.

United States Civil Services Commission Teton Mont Chateau Farmington United States Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C Commission

Alias Summons In Montana Court for Cornet Divorce

Talbot Cornett sues Pearl Cornett in Talbot’s divorce action in Teton Montana. The district court summons Pearl to answer within twenty days after service or face default judgment. attorney George Coffey Jr. represents plaintiff. first published August 29, 1919.

District Court Nineteenth Judicial District State of Montana County of Teton Talbot Cornett Pearl Cornett Roy Franklin George Coffey, Jr Chateau Montana

Three-Room House For Sale In Hobson Addition

Three-room house with three lots in the Hobson addition to Chateau. Reasonable price and easy monthly payments to right parties. Inquire of E. T. Glasgow.

Hobson E. T. Glasgow

For Everybody Classified Ads Sale and Rent Notes

Classified items include a Torch car in good running condition sold cheap and several rental houses in the Cowgill addition to Chateau newly painted. Auto repair by Chas Dunn at 90 cents per hour after Aug 23 with guaranteed work. Two relinquishments offered cheap by M G Billings. Additional rental homes listed at Smith's candy store.

E. T. Glasgow

For Sale or Rent in Cowsgill addition

Three roomed house offered by Mrs. Mary E. Wing for sale or rental in the Cowsgill addition.

Cowsgill Mary E. Wing

For Rent Furnished Rooms in Desirable Choteau Neighborhood

Two furnished rooms available for four gentlemen in a desirable neighborhood. Apply to Mrs. M A Wilcox Choteau.

M. A. Wilcox Choteau

Notice to Creditors Estate of Harry Stanley

Administrator Byron Corson announces creditors and claimants must present vouchers within four months of August 29 1919 to T H Pridham attorney at Larson Block Chateau Montana for the estate of Harry Stanley deceased. First publication August 29 1919.

Harry Stanley T. H. Pridham Larson Block Chateau Montana Byron Corson Choteau

Public Auction Notice by T A Meagher in Montana

If you plan to leave the country and wish to dispose of your property consult Public Auctioneer T A Meagher of Choteau Montana for arrangements and sale of items before departure.

Montanan Offers Over 100000 Envelopes In Stock Now

Local publisher advertises a large stock of envelopes available from the Montanan. The notice emphasizes quantity and immediacy for buyers seeking bulk purchases.

Shoes Reopening Repair Notice At Hirshberg Store

A shoe repair shop reopens at the proprietor’s residence offering prompt and careful service. Customers are advised to leave shoes at Hirshberg's store for quick attention.

Hirshberg

McCullough Electric Co Advises Pre Wiring Call

Before wiring a home for electricity, readers are urged to call the McCullough Electric Co office to verify service location and availability. The notice stresses checking location so Power Sc. can provide service.

Power Sc McCullough Electric CO

For Sale Good Residence Property in Chateau

Seven room house with two lots barn and garage. Good location near in. Inquire of C D Yeager.

C. D. Yeager

Let your choice be 9 Model, 50 Over land

Advertisement from T. A. Meagher, agent, selling a 9 Model and 50 Over land on terms: one third cash and balance paid in twelve equal monthly installments. Reference to The Montana and price of $2.00 per year.

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Botha Dia Egypt Joseph Vanderbilt U. S. Supreme Court Wabash Railway Minors Supreme Court Justice Bradley Rajptorm Vanwer Company Buleos Ieee Grom Minnesota America Theodore Roosevelt Congress Lbor Shane Rural Carrier Examination Chateau Battery & Electre Suip St. Anthony & Dakota Lumber Yard T. A. Meagher Choteau, Montana Adams Oil Co Montana Oil Co Cowgill Geo. F. Miller Chas. A. Dunn M. G. Billings Smith’s Montanan
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