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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1922
Page
5
J Robert Malone and his sister Mrs. Mary were visitors during Christmas. Traction problems surfaced after he returned home from Missoula where he attends school.
Miss O McKinna a Cook district school teacher was a Milwaukee passenger en route to Butte for a holiday visit. Miss Mildred Forrest a White Sulphur Springs teacher is home for the holidays. Katherine and Louise Willis returned Saturday to spend vacation with their mother.
Mrs Erma Parker has shifted her dressmaking parlors from the Gleason residence to the Choteau Flower shop, marking a change of location for her tailoring business.
Geo W Magee fixes up his office in the Larson block and will resume work for clients after January first. The Ladies Industrial will meet with the first division on January 3 in the church parlors for the annual officer election with large attendance hoped for.
Mrs John Truchot resigns from the county clerk position effective January 1. Miss Dorothy Longmuir, current stenographer in the county attorney s office, will succeed Mrs Truchot.
Ed Reaton a business visitor in Chateau Wednesday. D Hooker of Helena registered at a local hotel this week. John Sullivan a prominent sheepman from Blackleaf was seen on the streets Thursday. John E Malcolm former Pendroy resident who will succeed Waller Streeter as manager of Monarch Lumber Co has moved with his family to Chateau occupying Roy Pilling residence.
H. P. Rygaard the Beardsley interests structural engineer recovers from a month long pneumonia illness and expects to resume his usual field duties.
Judge Ewing presides this week in place of Judge Greene handling several prohibition cases. He is well regarded by friends in Chateau who are pleased to see him.
The Chateaultes joined a group in Great Falls on Tuesday to witness the showing of Maggie and Jiggs in Father on a Vacation. The attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Phil I Cole Dr J H McGregor Mrs Lewis Thompson C S McDonald Maurice Magness P H Crossen Mr and Mrs K B Cohoe Mr and Mrs James Eckford and Mrs C S McDonald.
Jos Hirshberg and Co conduct stock take this week and will offer amazing bargains next week as they rearrange and value inventory for sale.
Tailor Ole Nordhagen hurried to Great Falls Thursday morning to safeguard his oil rights on a homestead site.
Louie and Frank Curtis renovate the former A C Warner building into a first class barber shop with modern electrical appliances. Work by carpenters painters and paper hangers continues as the shop prepares to open next Tuesday January 2. The weather notes from Winnipeg Toronto and Calgary show zero to 38 degree readings while Ira Dennison travels Thursday morning to Gerat Falls. Parent Teachers meet in the high school gym Monday January 8 with free sandwiches and coffee and a strong turnout expected.
Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Larson and Mr. and Mrs. John Hannan gave a dancing party at the Larson home Wednesday evening, the members of the Bridge Club being present. Mrs. H. W. Bateman, Mrs. James Eckford, Dr. and Mrs. H. J. McGregor and Mr. and Mrs. C. S. McDonald were Great Falls visitors this week.
Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Meagher and Master Jimmie Meagher and Robert Clarkson will leave Saturday morning for Bozeman to attend the county agent conference and the farmers short course. He will be absent from his office for about 10 days.
Mr and Mrs Ray Halladay of Fairfield were Christmas guests of Mr and Mrs James Robison sharing holiday cheer with the Robisons.
Richard Ellis visited Great Falls at the start of the week, marked as a notable local mention.
Former Choteau high school teacher H. H. Harrington now teaches in Nampa Idaho visits Choteau this week with friends.
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Burbank hosted a Christmas dinner with guests Mrs. E. M. Bammell Mrs. Davis Miss Dorothy Longmuir Alex Longmuir Mrs Elizabeth Kraber Geo Oppie and Chas Wymer present in a social note highlighting their attendance.
Miss Wilma Jones a teacher from Plentywood is visiting her father and mother Mr and Mrs W D of Bynum in Montana.
J C Taylor departed Milwaukee on Tuesday bound for Chinook and other points where he will spend several days tending to business matters.
Morris Magness, a prominent Farmington citizen, left Tuesday for Milwaukee Helena Butte and other southern Montana towns on an extended visit.
P. H. Crossen traveled on a Tuesday as a passenger to Great Falls and Brady on a business mission.
The Knight Templars gave their annual Christmas tree at the K P hall Monday evening. About 20 couples attended and enjoyed the evening with comic and valuable presents. Refreshments were served and dancing followed the entertainment.
Mr. and Mrs. Co. H Porter entertained Monday with a dinner guest identified as L. E. Taylor, adding a social note to the local listings.
Mrs. J. T. Dickey hosted Christmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs. John Hall and Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Doege. Mrs. J. M. Baker and her mother Mrs. Hancock planned a trip to Great Falls and Mrs. Hancock headed home to Appleton Minnesota after weeks with Mrs. Baker. W H Gregory and J T Dickey departed for Sunburst after Christmas with local families. Mrs. L E B Taylor is ill at home this week with tonSillitis.
Miss Dorothy Pridham and Ruth Hale return to Great Falls after Christmas visits with family. Ard Moore leaves Missoula to resume work. Dr Bateman escapes serious injury after a Friday night car crash near Pairfield. none hurt seriously. Kenneth Cameron visits his father west of the city. City upgrades alarm siren with a stronger double fan. George Magee moves to the Sargon block to open his county attorney office after January 1.
Teeny wink owes a lay week visit with friends in Deer Lodge while Frank Dore of Great Falls handles the run. Hornach is away conducting regulations on Milwaukee affairs this week.
Mr and Mrs John Hall returned last Saturday from Rochester Minnesota where Mrs Hall had medical treatment Friends report she is much improved in health.
Ty-Lows forediition, once with the Choteau Mercantile Co clothing department years ago, is visiting family friends in Choteau this week. He is accompanied by Mrs. Lewe.
The Ladies Auxiliary at St. Luke's hosted a delightful party at the Lehr residence known as the Burrell ranch on Wednesday evening. About 100 guests enjoyed cards dancing and various amusements. A fine supper was served by the ladies with music donated by local talent including Harry Adams Dave Burt and the Tennants.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Looney entertained the younger married set Monday evening with a dinner and dance. The house featured holiday color decorations and guests included Dr and Mrs E J Crary Mr and Mrs G C Core Mr and Mrs Chester Hale Mr and Mrs Henry Robison Mr and Mrs Oscar Jeanis Mr and Mrs Frank Howard Mr and Mrs J T Dickey Mr and Mrs Beach and Mr and Mrs R E Nelson.
The Gordon Campbell Oil Syndicate plans a rapid spud near Farmington after a delay caused by fuel storage issues. A tank arrived Thursday night from the Great Northern and boiler and materials were moved from local yards earlier this week to speed completion.
Mrs Cesar Joanis traveled to Great Falls by way of Milwaukee on Tuesday for a short visit with friends lasting a few days.
The Chateau Hospital patient Mrs Jos Mozer plans to leave Saturday. Carl Matz faced Judge Ewing for selling mortgaged grain. he was continued to the district court's regular term.
Rev H E Bush leads 11:00 a m Divine Worship and 12:00 m Church School at St Stephen's Protestant Episcopal Church. Bible Study at 7:30 p m resumes Life of Jesus in the Gospels. Special Holy Communion at 10:30 a m on New Year's Day. Begin the year in the House of God.
The outgoing sheriff announces plans to open a private real estate and oil royalties office in the Morgan building, one door south of the bakery, offering broad insurance and accommodating service for customers. He expresses gratitude to citizens for past support and wishes his successor good luck.
Dr Harmon T. Rhoads left this morning for Helena to join the state senate at the opening session on Monday January 1. Prof Julian D. Ray accompanied him to Great Falls for business matters.
Ruth Roland introduces her new chapter thriller The Log Jam at the Royal Theatre on Friday and Saturday. The three reel episode features Ruth Reading dragged from a falling tree and a betrothal plot. squatters resist her option on timber land while a runaway freight car caps the climax.
A local columnist urges residents to read the home paper to learn about town affairs and neighbor news. The piece notes a prominent citizen had not seen a local article due to missing papers, urging everyone to stay informed about their town.
Mrs. Henry Radcliffe, visiting at the Baart home in the city for several days, departed Wednesday to return to her home near Fairfield.
Berni Edythea Archer Graves applies to Montana Teton County District Court to change her name to Berni Edythea Archer Ste Claire. Hearing set at 2:00 p m on February 8, 1923, in the court room of the court house at Chateau, Teton County. Blanche M. Jacobson, Clerk. December 29, 1922.
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