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Choteau Montanan

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1923

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Montana Placing Civil Trespass Limits on Private Fishing Rights

Attorney General Rankin states Montana license holders may fish on private land only if allowed, trespass liability is civil, and hunting on posted land remains a misdemeanor. The piece also notes Rush Hughes debuts in a Goldwyn comedy at the Royal Theatre with Coleen Moore praising the young actor.

Montana W. D. Rankin A. Jakaways Rush Hughes Rupert “Hughes Goldwyn Royal Theatre Rush Goldwyn Studios Coleen Moore Mr. Hughes

Legion Deliberates Soldier Bonus Prospects for December

Washington notes show American Legion members weighing a chance that President Coolidge will sign a soldier bonus bill in December. Mellon may oppose new bonuses in the 68th Congress while adjustments for World War service are urged by Commander Alvin M. Owsley. The group stresses reducing cash compensation and boosting land settlement and farm aid to aid veterans.

Washington American Legion Coolidge Harding Legion The Alvin M. Owsley

Agawam Notes On Town Visitors and Local Happenings

Geo Wright and family and Mrs P J Reed and Mrs Bernard Nelson were out shopping last Thursday afternoon. Frank Ramsey of the Montana Giant well at Flame was in town Friday. Jos Lindseth of Farmington called on Agawam Tuesday evening. James Barnes and family fished along the Teton Sunday. Bernard Nelson and daughter visited at H Nelson’s ranch Monday. Arthur Kelly of Conrad was a business arrival Wednesday. O F Schaefer and wife fished along the Teton Sunday. Bernard Nelson works at Oluf Waynild ranch. Mrs Wm Wallace and Mrs Joe Robinson of Helena left Tuesday after visiting James Barnes family. P J Reed, Geo Wright and families camped near the mouth of Teton canyon Sunday. Monarch Lumber Co store roof repairs overseen by James B Barnes. Threshing starts Monday in this vicinity. Carlo Nyberg left Thursday for Great Falls to resume high school.

Geo. ‘Wright P. J. Reed Bernard Nelson Thatead Frank Ramsey Montana Flame Jos.” Lindseth Farmington Agawam James ‘Barnes Teton Ranch H. Nelson Arthur Kelly Conrad O. F. Schaefer Oluf Waynild Wm. Wallace Joe Robinson Helena Chateau James Barns Geo. Wright Teton Canyon Monarch Lumber Co James B. Barnes Carlo Nyberg Great Falls

Correction: Big Bear injured in a runaway incident

A Montanan item misreported that Big Bear was killed in a runaway near Sun River. Later reports indicate he is rapidly recovering with only minor injuries, pleasing his friends in the region. The paper cites a prior error saying the information was relayed as received.

Big Bear Sun River Country

Chateau Public Schools Plan Opening Monday September

The notice announces the opening date for Chateau Public Schools and the three rural District No 1 sites. It urges full attendance and careful preparation, with limited morning materials and first year entrants restricted to children who reach six by November 1923. It directs parents to contact Superintendent Julian D Ray for concerns during specified hours and encourages cooperative, courteous discussions with teachers to foster orderly classrooms. Carson school will be led by Catherine Yeager.

Julian D. Ray Carson Catherine Yeager

Choteau Fair Awards Spotlight Prize Winners

The Choteau region judged display prizes with numerous winners across categories. Best display honors go to various exhibitors for items such as cakes, coffee, flowers, dairy products, and crafted goods. Exhibits were scored on cultural quality and display effectiveness.

Friday Bridge Club Hosts Pleasant Afternoon

The Friday Afternoon Bridge Club met with Mrs. Arthur Hirshberg. Five tables played with high score won by Mrs Largoh and low score by Miss Schultz amid cosmos decor and hostess Mrs Frank Oulton.

Arthur Hirshberg Mesdames T. H. Givens J. I. Cain E. J. Hirshberg A. Hirshberg H. W. Bateman James Eckford Frans Oulton Frank Oulton Goldington Miss Shultz T. O. Larson Gerald Beach J. C. Taylor A. De-Yong J. W. Hentges Chas. McDonald H. J. McGregor W. E. Logan Julius Hirshberg

Farmington Notes Highlight Community Visits and Events

Miss Ruth Andrews of Chateau visited at Burton Beach with friends and relatives last week. Several Beach youths plan to enter Teton High on September 4. A confirmation class of four will be confirmed by Rev Hougland at the Norwegian Lutheran church on September 9 at 10 30. Services will be in Norwegian and English.

Ruth Andrews Chateau Burton Beach Henry Hanson Lars Nasget Hoagland Olaf Lindseth Josephine Hynes Spokane D. Davidson G. Seekins Belle Lindseth Teton, High School Henrietta Slanger Charles Dunn Great Falls Hougland Blanche Jacobson Charles Davis Oliver Hanson Carl Hanson Wm. Chalmers Forseth

The White Flower A Novelty at Royal Theatre

A real novelty filled with mystery thrill and charm is the latest Paramount production The White Flower starring Betty Compson at the Royal Theatre. Edmund Lowe plays the leading male opposite Miss Compson with Arline Pretty Edward Martindel Sylvia Ashton Arthur Hoyt Leon Barry and Reginald Carter in the cast.

Paramount Betty Compson Edmund Lowe Miss Compson Arline Pretty Edward Martindel Sylvia Ashton Arthur Hoyt Leon Barry Reginald Carter

Thanks for kindness after death of James Innes

A family thanks friends for kindness during illness and after the death of James Innes. They express appreciation to Masonic and K of P Lodges and for floral offerings. Mrs. Helen T Innes and children note. Gerald Beach traveling to California. Lestrud family moves to Geo Miller residence. Hansen offers free memorandum books to first 25 buyers of tablets by 10 o clock Saturday.

James$. Innes Masonic and K. of P Helen T. Innes Hansens

Johnson Ready for Combat in California Fight

Chicago reports Senator Hiram Johnson says he will join any California political battle if needed and will support in California as usual. He notes Europe tour did not alter his stance on U S burdens and argues Europe must fix its own issues before seeking help. He also comments on the coal crisis, praising the governor of California for handling it.

Chicago Hiram Johnson California Europe Johnson America Atlantic

Forecast of 50 Bushel Wheat Yield Near Power

Power August report predicts wheat around Power will reach 50 bushels per acre. About 50 central district farmers join the summer tillage club to contest Montana Development Association prizes. Twenty plus acre tracts will be measured and threshed separately under club rules. Butch Dreissen backs the half century marking claim.

Power Montana Development Association Dc. J. Cutz

Mrs Christina Oulton 69 Died In Choteau After Illness

Mrs Christina Oulton aged 69 died at her home in Choteau at 10 AM Wednesday after a five day illness from acute dilation of the heart due to a severe appendicitis attack. She came to Choteau in 1915 and lived beside her son Frank A Oulton. Survived by daughter Edna E Steves of Moncton. Private funeral was held in Choteau Thursday and burial followed at Highland Cemetery in Great Falls.

Christina Oulton Choteau Oulton Frank A. Oulton Moncton New Brunswick Canada Edna E. Steves

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Washington News National Legion Convention Womans’ Club Fimerican Region Drug Co Brouilette Bakery Asters Fade Pound Coffee Logan& Howard Et Gladiola Logan & Howard Choteau Creamery Dahlias T. A. Smith Geo. Coffey, Jr Jardiniere Choteau Hardware Co Silk John Hannan W. J. Roulston Jos Hirshberg & Co Post Tavern Choteau Mre. Co Choteau Meat Co Dry Land Flowers Power-Morgan Company Cosmos Signet Farmington News J. G. Lestrud Geo. Miller Cowgill Addition Highland Cemetery Citizens State Bank Choteau, Montana
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