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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1923
Page
5
Mrs A C Burbank is visiting the homes of Mr and Mrs David Gibbons Mrs James Turner and Miss Grace Thompson in Great Falls this week. The note lists several local addresses and confirms social visits in the community.
The report lists Giant Petroleum at 975 feet with two shifts. Spokane couple Mr and Mrs Lester Cowgill announce a daughter born December 22. Mrs Gladys Whitacre remembered. A baby girl born January 3 to Mr and Mrs Walter Myers living in the McDonald block. Mrs H L Stafford travels to Shelby to set permanent residence with Mr Stafford. Thomas A Meagher moves his office to the former L J Curtis building where Justice Chas Ferris will also conduct business.
Sid Campbell from Blackleaf, an advocate of raising good white face cattle, was a business visitor in our town last Tuesday.
Miss Ruth Lieblist, a local public school teacher, holds the key that opened a silver chest donated as a prize by Rexall Drug Store. Meanwhile J C Barnett and Mrs Barnett of Conrad visit Chateau, and Joe DeYong returns home for a winter visit.
Mrs. Soo Son departed last Tuesday for California to visit her brother and will remain there for the balance of the winter.
J L Wolcott of Great Falls, now agent for J B Colt Co, visits Chateau for a few days promoting horses. In Madison county an auction sale offers 65 head of range horses at 2.50 per head. Eastern markets hint a firmer horse market ahead despite modest prices.
J A Molten of Dutton visited the Chateau this Thursday. The business guest toured facilities and met local officials during a brief stay in the community.
John Hall took a business trip to Walier on Thursday. Miss Tishelle Hirshberg, daughter of Julius and Mrs Hirshberg, is improving after illness. Harry Price traveled to Great Falls this morning. Edith Graves departed by Great Northern for a few days in Great Falls. Mr and Mrs O Larson hosted a New Year’s dinner at 2 o’clock in honor of their daughter Alva.
Gordon Campbell Co will spud the Farmington weir this afternoon. Weather permitting, the team aims to rush the work to completion and reach production in about 40 days.
The Curtis brothers relocate their barber shop to the former A. C. Warner building. The updated shop opens to serve new and returning customers with modern facilities.
Mr and Mrs Frank Miller of the Dry Forks vicinity were shopping with local merchants last Tuesday and visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs H B Dishworth.
A reliable authority reports Gordon Campbell will soon become a partner with S T Wiprud in the Choteau Mercantile Company. The arrangement signals a new partnership in local business.
Ike Martine repairs a building on Main Street and has moved in fixtures and is ready to begin business.
Among the visitors at the Womans' Club dance last Monday evening were Mr and Mrs Ed Nett Mr and Mrs Weston Howard Arthur Nett H A Nett and others from Augusta.
P H Crossen departed Tuesday afternoon for California to spend the next two months away from home.
J. L. Collins of Blackleaf greeted old friends Tuesday and Wednesday. JT. A. Meagher returned from Minneapolis last Saturday and visited his former home in Soc Center, Minnesota.
Mr and Mrs B I Packer hosted last Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Julius Hirshberg in a cordial social gathering.
Miss Schimmelpfing returned to Chateau Monday to assume her duties at the high school.
Gordon Campbell, a business visitor, spent Friday and Saturday in town last week to attend meetings and explore local opportunities.
Dr C D Powell of Valier was a business visitor in town last Saturday.
Nick Papalus of the Merchants Cafe is spending the week in Great Falls. He will visit local venues and meet with residents during his stay.
Dr A J Simmons a veterinary surgeon from Walier was seen on the streets Saturday last returning from a journey to Great Falls.
Mr and Mrs Fred Lathrop of Blackleaf were overnight visitors in Choteau Friday last.
Mr Myrick of the forest office was a welcome visitor at the office on New Year’s morning. An upcoming column will feature an article by Mr Myrick of interest to this district.
Judge John J. Greene returned Saturday from Wolf Point where he was holding court. Ee de tirsheres returned Sunday from a short business trip in North Dakota. Chas Strand traveled Monday to Great Falls and Shelby for business matters. Twin girls born to Mr and Mrs Earl Zimmermann of Fairfield at Chateau hospital on December 23.
Theo Berg of the Bole district came to town last Sunday with an eye ailment. Dr. Bateman attended to his eye and he returned home the same evening.
Charles Butler of Ear Mountain ranger station spent part of the week mastering a Chevrolet mechanism. He successfully learned the device and now invites friends to enjoy a ride.
County commissioners met Monday to organize the new board. Donald Kerr joins as the new member while Chas Crane is re elected chairman for the coming term.
Ed. Hart appeared before Judge John J. Greene and pled guilty to selling liquor in violation of the law. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $150.00. If the fine is not paid before the jail term ends, he may serve it at $2.00 per day.
J L Wolcott of the J B Colt Carbide and Lighting company will give a thorough demonstration of his plant at the Chateau House on Saturday January 18.
G Levy leaves Milwaukee Thursday afternoon for Nevada to oversee mining interests there and manage business to advance his holdings in the region.
Thus. O. Larson spent Wednesday of this 1A week in Great Falls on a business mission.
Jesse Cline pleaded guilty before Judge Greene for an overnight burglary at the Porter Store in Bynum. He received a suspended sentence of one to two years in the penitentiary contingent on good behavior.
The Power State Bank will hold its annual stockholders meeting at Power at 2 p.m. on January 9. A. K. Nielsen, cashier.
The Red Cross requests a coat for a large woman in need. Community members are urged to donate suitable outerwear to assist this individual and support relief efforts.
Miss Gladys Martine will on Monday assume duties as teacher at Spring Valley school. Her prior experience in the county superintendent office suggests she will be successful in her new role.
Last Thursday evening the local high school basketball team defeated Fort Shaw 25 to 18 before 200 plus fans. The fast paced game featured strong teamwork from both sides and enthusiastic crowd energy. The Fort Shaw school offers only a two year course and cannot advance to the state tournament. The preceding girls game was quick with the locals leading 18 to 3.
J. L. Wolcott of Great Falls is in Chateau for six weeks to promote Colt carbide lighting and cooking products. Assigned to Teton county, he previously sold 26 plants in Cascade county in December with no returns. Wolcott aims to resume auctioneering duties while handling the lighting business and seeks sales opportunities.
Mr and Mrs Frank Oulton hosted an eight oclock six course dinner at the Glenloyd last Monday. Guests included Mr and Mrs E J Hirshberg Mr and Mrs Arthur Hirshberg Dr and Mrs H W Bateman Dr and Mrs H J McGregor Mr and Mrs John Hannan Mr and Mrs T Hi Givens Mr and Mrs Geo M Coffey and Mr and Mrs James Eckford. After dinner the group to the K P hall for the Woman’s Club dance.
Mrs. J. I. Cain and Mr. J. I. Cain entertained at a 7 o'clock dinner Wednesday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hirshberg, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hirshberg, Dr. and Mrs. H. W. Bateman, and Mr. and Mrs. James Eckford.
The Bridge Club will meet this afternoon with Mrs. C. S. McDonald at her apartments in the McDonald block.
Dr. Fisher of the state veterinary department conducted official business in the area on Thursday and Friday of this week.
J B Jenny, general station inspector for the Great Northern, visits the local office of the road this week to review operations and discuss standards.
Geo Porter from the northern county beach town with his name had business to attend in our town on Wednesday.
Mrs. Russell Mellon departed the Chateau on Thursday for an extended visit with relatives in Iowa. Mr. Mellon accompanied her as far as Great Falls.
Gray saddle horse of about 1000 pounds branded on the right thigh was lost. A suitable reward is offered for information leading to recovery. Report to Dr. BE B Maynard.
State approved warrant books offered to school districts with immediate delivery and favorable pricing. The Montanan notes the availability and prompt shipment for district clerks seeking supplies.
Supervisor Myrick reports the Augusta Livestock association praised range stock condition and endorsed salting plans. New officers elected: Axel Swanson president G D Boones vice president Gregory Murphy secretary G J Bonaine treasurer and advisory board members B Buck C E LaChapelle W J Orchard Henry Zimmer. Sun River Steel group to meet January 9 and Falls Creek Livestock to meet January 11 at O Beans ranch on the Dearborn.
Berni Edythea Archer Graves applies to change name to Berni Edythea Archer Ste Claire. Hearing set in Court Room Chateau Court House Teton County Montana at 2 p m on February 8 1923. Blanche M. Jacobson Clerk. December 29 1922.
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