Letters From France Dear Sister Erma
Soldier writes from the front describing successful advances against German lines, heavy rain and cold, armistice relief, and marching through Belgium and Luxembourg. He notes scarce food, friendly civilians, billeting in a warm school, and the shock of encountering German soldiers in towns. He mentions daily marching distances and plans to send souvenirs home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erma
Vanid
Weeman
R. A
Belgium
Luxemburg
James Gibson The First Settler On The Teton Trail
James Gibson born June 9 1846 in Philadelphia served in the 162nd Infantry Union Army under Banks and Sheridan. After Civil War he moved west joining emigrants to Virginia City Montana then Helena and finally filed a homestead on the Teton River near present day Choteau becoming the first white man in that territory.
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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
Virginia City
Montana
Helena
Treasure State
William Fensons
Blackfoot Indian Reservation
Sun River
British Columbia
Teton River
I Cate
Ithe
Federal Seed Grain Loan Applications Deadline Notice
County agents urge timely submission of all Federal Seed Grain Loan applications before February 11 1919. Do not wait to avoid rushed processing. Send applications to J M Davis at Bole Montana and to the County Agent at Chateau Montana. Priorities Division of the War Industry Board approves farm buildings irrigation drainage and food storage projects with precedence to agricultural production and essential commodities.
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Chateau
Montana
J. M. Davis
Bole
War Industry Board
Death of Mrs Henry Dale in Fairfield death toll updated
Mrs. Henry Dale of the Fairfield neighborhood died at the emergency hospital Tuesday December 24 1918 after a short influenza illness. Remains were moved to Conner undertaking for burial preparation. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at Fairfield church with Rev A Lunde leading. She leaves husband Henry Dale and several children and siblings, including brothers Oscar Obert and Gilbert.
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Ieee
Oscar
First White Settler James Gibson Honored in Montana Tribute
The article recalls James Gibson, the first white settler of Teton County, Montana, noting his 45 years in the region, cattle drives from Sun River to Canada, and a life of frontier service. It details his extensive affiliations with Masonic orders, veterans groups, and Pioneer societies, plus his marriage to Jennie Fleetwood in 1883 and his lasting local influence.
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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: Harry J Boyle and the Big Push of 1916
The narrative recounts Harry J Boyle’s World War I experiences from training in England to fighting in Ypres and the Somme. It details raids, gas attacks, the Regina Trench action, and his injury when a shell severed his leg. He survives, endures hospital, witnesses Zeppelin air raids, and remains spirited with eleven wounds.
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Beret
Harry J. Boyle
Royal Highlander
Lyceum
Pines
Hell
Ras
England
Ypres
Fife
Somme
Regina
Boyle
Ramsgate
Army Captain Describes Wreck During Night Convoy
Captain E J Roberson of the 346th Field Artillery writes to J E DeHaas recounting a night convoy crash where a Ford collided with his recon car at speed. He notes a splinted wrist but is otherwise well and wishes a merry Christmas.
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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. the following officers were elected for 1919 J. W. Hall H P C I Stryéeter K E J Crary S J E DeHaas Treasurer Cc H Porter Secretary
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Teton
J. W. Hall
1. Stryéeter
K. E. J. Crary
J. E. DeHaas
Treas
Cc. H. Porter
Sec
Complete Unofficial Election Totals With Absentee Additions
The county canvassing board adds 11 absent voter ballots to the November 5 returns. Results list U S Senator Lanstrum 41064 Walsh 1208 Rankin 548 and many state and local offices with vote totals for each candidate. The board will meet December 31 to declare the result and issue certificates of election.
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State
Fatal fist fight kills Montana state chairman Harvey
O M Harvey republican state chairman and noted Montana attorney died at 6 o'clock from a fractured skull after a fall on the sidewalk during a fist fight with Postmaster J E Swindlehurst on the main street of Livingston. Swindlehurst surrendered to the sheriff and offered no statement. witnesses refused to discuss the incident.
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Livingston
O. M. Harvey
Montana
J. E. Swindlehurst
Swindlehurst
Harvey
Northern Pacific
Civil Cases Filed In State Circuit Courts
Power-Morgan Co. files attachment actions against Homer V Maddox and Marshall P Bird on December 16. The Chateau Lumber Co. sues Floyd Ghormley on December 18. August Kropp sues L G Torketson and O Wagnild on notes on December 21. Ole Wagnild foreclosure suit by Kropp. Glasgow National Bank et al forecloses mortgage against Frank X Knaus Harry Maranda Pondera Valley State Bank and Arthur J Kelly filed December 24. McConniville Sanborn Humphrey vs Ira L Pittman foreclosure filed December 26. Rogers-Templeton Lumber Co. vs Clyde Cory filed December 26.
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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
Len
Rancher’s Ear Cut Off by Horse Hoof
On December 25 John Morgan of Brady narrowly escaped a fatal head injury when a horse kicked him, severing his ear. A local physician arrived promptly and sutured the wound.
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Conrad
John Morgan
Brady
Public figures listed in coroner and administrator roles
A record shows coroner Connor and officials Starr Corson and Luther with numbers 1 269 and 1 553 for public administrator Corson and Luther 59, indicating a roster or financial figures. The fragment suggests an administrative or bureaucratic tally involving named individuals.
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Connor
Starr
Corson
Luther
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France
Janes Gibson
Fumrag
the First National Bank of
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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
Supreme
E Cooper
Mathews
Porter
Poland
Kirschwing
Dennis
Hall
Larson
Davis
House of
Garrett
O'Niel
Webb
Martine
Innes
Stocke
Guthrie
Schaefer
Eash
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