Letters From France Describe Armistice Joy and Frontline Life
A wounded veteran writes to sister Erma from France describing the armistice relief and last battles. He recounts cold rain, mud, scarce food, and cheerful Belgian and Luxembourg towns welcoming the advancing Americans. He notes marching long distances, billeting in warm schools, and the unusual sight of troops trading goods and carrying livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erma
Vanid
Weeman
R. A
Belgium
Luxemburg
James Gibson, Early Montana Pioneer, Dies at 72
James Gibson, former district court clerk for Teton County and early white settler near Choteau, Montana, died at his home on December 23, 1918. Born June 9, 1846 in Philadelphia, he served in the Civil War, joined expeditions westward, and became the first white resident along the Teton River north of Choteau after 1873.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Giison
Teton County
Choteau
Montigy
John
Sarah Gibson
Ireland
Philadelphia
United States
James Gibson
One Hundred and Sixty-Second Infantry
Banks
Sheridan
Shenadoah Valley
Atchison, Kas
Big Horn
Virginia City
Montana
Helena
Treasure State
William Fensines
Blackfoot Indian Reservation
Sun River
British Columbia
Federal Seed Grain Loan Applications Open
County agents urge all farmers to file Federal Seed Grain Loan applications by February 11 1919 to avoid rush and ensure attention. Send forms to the County Agent Chateau Montana and to J M Davis of Boel Montana. The War Industry Board priority expands to farm buildings irrigation projects and food processing facilities with emphasis on food and feed production and essential minerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Montana
J. M. Davis
Bole
War Industry Board
Death of Mrs Henry Dale in Fairfield District
Mrs Henry Dale of Fairfield neighborhood died at the emergency hospital on Tuesday December 24 1918 after a short influenza illness. Remains were taken to Conner undertaking for burial preparation. Funeral services were set for tomorrow at Fairfield church at 1 PM conducted by Rev A Lunde. She is survived by her husband and several children and brothers Oscar Obert and Gilbert among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee
Oscar
First White Settler of Teton County Remembered
James Gibson, the region’s first white settler, is honored for decades of pioneering work stretching from Sun River to the Canadian border. He helped organize cattle drives, named streams, and contributed to the area’s growth while holding multiple lodge and veterans group memberships.
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Teton County
Sun River
James Gibson
Chateau County
Gibson
Masonic Lodge
Royal Arch
Sheridan Post
G.A. R
Great Falls
Veterans’ Union
Spokane
Wash
Pioneers Society of Montana
Old Timers Society
Chateau
Jennie Fleetwood
Eace
Wide Plains
Tna
Beret Hero Visions From WWI Memoir at Lyceum Lecture
Harry J. Boyle recounts wartime service from 1915 to 1916 including Ypres and Somme battles. He describes trench life in the Regina Trench, a Lewis Gun platoon, and a November 1 over the top charge that cost him a left leg. From Ramsgate hospital he notes Zeppelin air raids and his enduring resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beret
Harry J. Boyle
Royal Highlander
Lyceum
Pines
Hell
Ras
England
Ypres
Fife
Somme
Regina
Boyle
Ramsgate
Captain Roberson Writes From the Front in 1918
Capt E J Roberson of the 346th Field Artillery writes to J E DeHaas dated November 24 1918. He thanks for Chateau papers received, mentions injuries from a night convoy crash, a damaged wrist and shoulder, and that he is recovering with a splint. He notes a Ford collision and wishes a merry Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Roberson
346Th Field Artillery
J. E. DeHaas
Chateau
Sera
Teton Chapter Elects Officer for 1919
At the annual meeting of Teton Chapter No. 25, R. A. M., officers were elected for 1919. J. W. Hall was chosen H. P. C. I. Stryéeter became K. E. J. Crary, S., J. E. DeHaas was Treas, Cc. H. Porter named Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton
J. W. Hall
1. Stryéeter
K. E. J. Crary
J. E. DeHaas
Treas
Cc. H. Porter
Sec
Complete Unofficial Election Returns For County Offices
Totals show after counting 11 absent voter ballots in the November 5 general election. Officials will certify results December 31. certificates of election issued to winners such as Lanstrum and Riddick across offices including U S Senator, Representative, Justice Cooper, Auditor Porter, Railroad Commissioner Dennis Hall, and others with final tallies listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Supreme
E Cooper
Mathews
Porter
Poland
Kirschwing
Dennis
Hall
Larson
Davis
House of Representatives
Rhoads
Coburn
Ferris
Forrest
Forseth
Crane
TE Stone
Fatal Fist Fight Claims State Chairman in Montana
O M Harvey republican state chairman and prominent Montana attorney died at 6 o'clock after a fall on the sidewalk during a fist fight with Postmaster J E Swindlehurst in Livingston. Swindlehurst surrendered to the sheriff as witnesses refused to speak. Harvey had been a local counsel for the Northern Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
O. M. Harvey
Montana
J. E. Swindlehurst
Swindlehurst
Northern Pacific
Civil Cases Filed By Power-Morgan and Others
Multiple civil actions filed in December include Power-Morgan Co. against Homer V Maddox with attachment, and against Marshall P Bird. The Chateau Lumber Co. against Floyd Ghormley. August Kropp versus L G Torkelson and O Wagnild on notes. Kropp against Ole Wagnild for mortgage foreclosure. Glasgow National Bank of Glasgow Montana et al versus Frank X Knaus Harry Maranda Pondera Valley State Bank and Arthur J Kelly for mortgage foreclosure. McConniville Sanborn Humphrey vs Ira L Pittman for mortgage foreclosure. Rogers-Templeton Lumber Co. against Clyde Cory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Power-Morgan Co
Homer
Kropp
Ole Wagnild
Glasgow National Bank of Glasgow
Montana
Frank X. Knaus
Harry Maranda
Pondera Valley State Bank
Arthur J. Kelly
J. “Ee McConniville
Fred Sanborn
Ji. L. Humphrey
Ira L. Pittman
Y Rogers-Templeton Lumber Co
Clyde Cory
Rancher Suffers Ear Severing Hoof Injury
On December 25 John Morgan of Brady narrowly escaped death while tending horses. A horse kicked, severing his ear entirely. a local physician arrived and sewed the ear in place after the injury.
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Conrad
John Morgan
Brady
Coroner Connor and Public Administrator Corson Named
Officials listed include Coroner Connor with 1 269 and Public Administrator Corson with 1 553, along with Starr 1 246 Luther 59 in the record of municipal appointments and counts.
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Connor
Starr
Corson
Luther
Also Mentioned on This Page
France
Janes Gibson
Fumrag
the First National Bank of
Possibile
The
First National Bank
Montaia
Henry Dale
Marriagh
Oliver Day Rider
Annie White
Blackfeet Indian ‘Reservation
Oliver Theodore Grothe
Allie? Siedigar
Town
Mont
Joseph Kossutti Lavarre
Tagayt
Annie West Wolf
Ing
E. J. “Roberson
U. S
Lanstrum
Walsh
Rankin
Congress
Riddick
Mitchell
Pope
Garrett
O'Niel
Webb
Martine
Innes
Stocke
Guthrie
Schaefer
Tes
Eash
Orbau
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