Larson Named Acting Governor in Montana
Senator T O Larson of Choteau Teton county is acting governor during the temporary absence of Governor Stewart and Lieutenant Governor McDowell. He says pardons will not be considered and notes favorable conditions in Peton county with plans for large land sales and record seed acreage in the county.
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T. O. Larson
Teton County
Helena
Stewart
McDowell
Montana
Rock Wound
Norway
Sam Stewart
Weil
Tommy Larson
Tommy
Senate
Senator Larson
Larson
Washington
Peton
Death of Frank O. Elkins at Choteau Hospital
Frank O. Elkins died Monday December 9 at Choteau hospital after a short influenza illness. He is buried in Choteau cemetery with Odd Fellows services. Born December 12, 1882 in Atlanta Kansas he moved to Montana in 1913 and homesteaded 13 miles east of Choteau. He was married with three children. He was known as a kind husband and father and respected by neighbors.
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Frank O. Elkins
Choteau
Choteau Hospital
Odd Fellows
Mr. Elkins
Atlanta
Kansas
Montana
T. S. Gap Country
Chateau
Marriage Licenses Listed for Zimmerman Johnson Robe New Breast
Nobel Samuel Zimmerman 31 and Helen Christiana Johnson 19 both of alier appear on marriage licenses. Sam S. Robe 36 and Johannia New Breast 38 both of Browning are also listed. Subscribe for the Montanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nobel Samuel Zimmerman
Helen Christiana Johnson
Alier
Sam S. Robe
Johannia New Breast
Browning
Letter from Choteau Montanan describes soldier’s eight days on front
In a personal letter dated November 25 1948 from Choteau Montana Carrie V Spencer relays Walter Verge’s wartime experiences. He led his battalion through eight days of continuous fighting on the Champagne front returning to base hospital then field hospital before Orleans. He survived bullet grazes shrapnel wounds and gas exposure while recounting an account of a machine gun nest capture and a missing pack leading to rumors of his death.
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N. Dak
Choteau Montanan
Choteau
Mont
Trescott
Lie Bolt
Walter
Put
Orleans
the Ark
Dances Prohibited in Teton County by Health Board
County Board of Health bans all dances and public meetings in Teton County until further notice. By order Henry Radcliffe, Chairman and M D Hi T Rhoads, Secretary, dated Chateau Mont Dec 10 1918.
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Teton County
County Board of Health
Henry Radcliffe
Hi. T. Rhoads, M. D
Chateau, Mont
Beban Stars in One More American at Royal
George Beban appears in the Paramount photoplay One More American at the Royal theatre Sunday. Helen Eddy Raymond Hatton Jack Holt and a strong supporting cast bring the tale of an Italian immigrant confronting a wily political boss to life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Beban
Royal Theatre
Paramount
Jules
Helen Eddy
Raymond Hatton
Jack Holt
William C. DeMille
Olga Printzian
United States Pledges Aid in Hunger Crisis Abroad
The text notes a pledge to send food to 2 million people in Ryastas and other hungry nations. Hoover analyzes European needs and promises a public plan on food conservation within a week. It stresses voluntary cooperation and democratic ideals as the basis for relief and self-government.
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America
United States
Hoover
Europe
Soldier’s Wedding Marks First in Great Falls
Alfred Atkinson and Earl A. Robinson, late aviation corps member, wed Maude Dundon in Great Falls Methodist parsonage as Rev. E L White officiates. Robinson, injured in service, plans to return to work in Chateau, reside with his bride after a short visit. Local shipments from auxiliaries include comfort kits, socks, shirts, and quilts from Porter Beach Cana Chev Farmington Walier Dutton and Liberty Auxiliary units.
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Earl A. Robinson
Carter
Aviation Corps
Maude Dundon
Carters
Great Falls
E. L. White
Robinson
Chateau
Porter Beach
Cana
Liberty’ Auxiliary
Bole
Farmington
Walier
Dutton
Mooney Strikes Called Off for Labor Congress Meet
In San Francisco December 9 the International Worker's Defense League said nationwide strikes against the Mooney conviction are postponed until January 14 in Chicago when a special labor congress will review all aspects of the case. The league reported unions agreed to delay action pending the congress.
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San Francisco
Thomas J. Mooney
Labor Congress
Chicago
Mooney
International Worker's Defense League
League
Workers’ Congress
Fifth Liberty Loan may be Victory Issue in spring
Washington reports the next war loan likely to be named the Fifth Liberty Loan with a possible Victory Issue subtitle. War loan managers plan to submit recommendations to the incoming secretary Carter Glass after he assumes office Monday.
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Washington
Card of Thanks for Kindness at Dying Family
We thank friends and neighbors for sympathy and floral offerings at the death of our husband son and brother. Mrs J H Devlin and Donald Mr and Mrs J H Devlin Sr Mr and Mrs Angus Rose Mr Hou lston
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J. H. Devlin
Donald
Angus Rose
Card of Thanks for a Daughter and Sister
We thank all who showed kindness sympathy and floral offerings that eased our sorrow at the burial of our beloved daughter and sister. MR AND MRS WM HODGSKISS AND FAMILY.
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Wm.hodgskiss
Resolutions honor late Bellyg Fearon by Queen Rebekah Lodge
The Queen Rebekah Lodge No. 31 I C C F expresses deep sympathy to the bereaved family of Bellyg Fearon who has died. The charter is to be draped for thirty days, minutes updated, and copies sent to the family and local papers, with resolutions printed. Committee members Gertrude D Jameson Myra Pierce and Mary W Connor sign.
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Bellyg “Fearon
Queen Rebekah Lodge No
Gertrude’ D. Jameson
Myra Pierce
Mary W. Connor
Iverson Wrightes Tie The Knot In Baptist Parsonage
Iverson and Grace Leola Wright both of Chateau wed at the Baptist parsonage at 10 30 Tuesday morning with Rev A R Blackstone officiating. The ring ceremony was used with Mrs Blackstone and Mrs Riley as witnesses. They plan to visit Kalispell then return to their ranch near Chateau for Christmas.
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Olive
Iverson
Grace Leola Wright
Chateau
Baptist Parsonage
A. R. Blackstone
REBEKAH LODGE ELECTS OFFICERS FOR NEW TERM
At a Queen Rebekah lodge meeting last Saturday evening new officers were elected for the ensuing term. N G Mrs. C H Connor V G Mrs A C Burbank Sec Mrs C E Trescott Treas Mrs A L Halladay. They will be installed at the first regular January meeting.
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Queen Rebekah Lodge
N.G
C. H. Connor
A. C. Burbank
C. E. Trescott Treas
A. L. Halladay
Federal Seed Grain Loans Help County Farmers
County notes outline eligibility for Federal Seed Grain Loans for spring seeding. Landowners with crop losses two years running may qualify if they have no commercial credit and can sign an unconditional crop lien. Steps include obtaining an application from banker or agent, completing it with notary, banker signature, and submitting to the county agent via the farm bureau community chairman. Threshers are reminded to send dues and thresher reports promptly.
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Malkiaig
Thiki
Wilk
Farm Bureau
Pease
Chateau
Montany
Tio Ko
Kaiser Reported To Have Attempted Suicide
London dispatch quotes Leipsic Tageblatt via Copenhagen that William II has attempted to kill himself after a period of mental distress. A member of his retinue allegedly intervened to prevent him, receiving a wound in the process.
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London
William Hyhiénzollern
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Herry Hohenzollern
Montana Contingent Leaves Boulder After Influenza Losses
The Montana contingent of 225 men at the University of Colorado army technical school departed Boulder at 3 45 pm on a special train to Billings. They received honorable discharges from U S service. Twelve deaths occurred during their three month stay due to influenza problems.
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Boulder
Colo
Montana
Army Technical School
University of Colorado
Billings
United States Service
High School Notes and Campus Update
Grace Reiding reports on faculty health, lunch duties, and student activities. Mrs Saylor recovers from flu, Professor Dietrich returns, and Debating Club prepares for interschool events. Junior and sophomore classes elect officers, new Lyceum event features the comedy Rivals, and Wallace Frost returns after a short absence.
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Grace Reiding
Deitrich
Sophmore
Eastern Star Officers Elected At Regular Meeting
The Eastern Star held its regular meeting Wednesday evening and elected officers. Worthy Matron Mrs. J. E. Moore and Worthy Patron J. E. Hodgskiss led the list with Associate Matron Mrs. H. W. Bateman and Conductress Mrs. H. McCullough among others.
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The
Eastern Star
J. E. Moore
J. E. Hodgskiss
H. W. Bate
State loan funds low delay farm loan receipts
The state land office reports farm loan applications greatly exceed available funds. At current rates it could take five or six months before applicants receive cash. Sidney Miller, register, says funds on hand are about $1,000,000 less than the total applications.
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State Land Office
Sidney Miller
Register of State Land Office
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Montanan
Federal Reserve System
War Time Organization
This Bank
Mentasa
Food Administration
U. S. Food Administration
Alfred Atkinson
Carter Soldier
RED Cross
Rebekah
Kaiser
Rus the
George Clarksofk
Louise Zimmerman
Voc
Sccecsecccens
Mayvid Lestrad Tveasuled
Sophmores
Marian Pridham
Hattie Miller
Treas
Alice Martine Sergt
Ote
H. McCullough
E. J. Crary
W. B. Butchard
E. N. Haugen
Ise
NS State Bank
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