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Choteau Montanan

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1919

Page

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Passing of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt 26th president dies at Sagamore Hill and will be buried Wednesday at Youngs Memorial Cemetery without pomp. Funeral held at Christ Episcopal church in Oyster Bay with simple Episcopal service and no flowers or music per Mrs. Roosevelts wishes. Burial site overlooks Long Island Sound chosen with wife. Church accommodates fewer than 500. admittance by card.

Oyster Bay N. Y Theodore Roosevelt United States Sagamore Hill Young’s Long Island Sound Roosevelt Christ Episcopal Church

Resolutions Honor Henry Radcliffe On Retirement

Board of county commissioners of Teton Montana adopts resolutions expressing regret at Henry Radcliffe's retirement as chairman and praising his faithful service. Copies prepared for minutes and publication, with thanks to Library committee and others for related acknowledgments.

E. A. Savory Dan Ledgerwood Henry Radcliffe Teton Henry Radcliffe EB. A. Savory D. Ledgerwood

Five Socialist Leaders Convicted in Federal Conspiracy Trial

Five leaders of the socialist party including Victor Berger and Adolph Germer were found guilty by Judge Landis in Chicago of conspiracy to violate the espionage law. They faced prison terms up to twenty years and fines up to ten thousand dollars. A new-trial motion was filed as the jury deliberated five hours and fifty minutes, with heightened security in the courtroom.

Chicago Van Socialist Party Landis United States Victor L. Berger Milwaukee Cand Milwaukee Leader Adolph Germer J. L. Louis Engdahl American Socialist William Kruse Young People’s Socialist League Irwin St. John’ Tucker Imme Anifely Landisi Xed Seymour Ste@mian United States Supreme Court

Rural state supervision visit and school notes lead into season basketball

Miss Ayres and Miss Hill visited the school for a state survey to report to the legislature. The first basketball game is set for Friday January 10 against Conrad with a likely turnout of rooters. A January 6 basketball assembly prepared the team and Sergeant Boyle’s war lecture impressed attendees. Granville Smith joined as a junior. Choteau will play Great Falls on January 25. Mrs Shannon replaced Miss Sweat as county superintendent. The town team hosted the first basketball game Tuesday night and aims to beat Conrad.

Miss Ayres Miss Hill Conrad Dorothy Longmuir Seargent Boyle John Standish

Local Farm Bureau to Present The Long Trail Play

Teton county residents are urged to attend a Tuesday evening program January 14 1919 at Conrad featuring The Long Trail a Montana play by Miznon Quaw. The day’s events include a farm bureau meeting with speakers President John M. Davis County Agent Clarkson Miss Mignon Quan FF Fuller and others followed by the stage production performed by state farm bureau workers with skilled cast and professional tone.

Teton County Conrad John M. Davis Claihe Montana

Civil Service Exam for Forest Service Clerks Soon

The U S Civil Service announces an examination on January 25 1919 in this city for forest service clerk and field clerk posts. Salaries range from 1100 to 1300 a year with age limits 18 to 40 for forest clerks and 18 or over for field clerks. Applicants of any gender may apply and details are available from the Local Secretary of the Civil Service Examiners Forest Service or the Seattle district secretary.

Aiait Civil Service Contattilpi Élerky Forest Service Civil Service ‘District Washington Oregon Idaho Montana Wyoming Alaska Board of Civil Service Examiners Forest ‘Service Ith U.S. Civil Service District Seattle Wash

Car and Bear Creek Jump on Track

Fragmented note references a car, Bear Creek, and scheduling near Monday and Tuesday with contact details and an order point at Whitacres. Ambiguous lines mention money and performance but lack clear events.

Bear Creek Whitacres

Letter From Omer Cook in France Describes War End and Weather

A wartime letter from Omer Cook, former Chateau and Bynum boy now in France with the signal corps, recounts crossing the Atlantic on the Leviathan, arrival in Brest, and travel to Beaueux near Paris. He notes mud and rain, censorship lifting, pending return home, and mentions friends Kyle Jones and Pete Lacanette.

Camp Upton Brest France Court Cheverny Beaueux Paris States George Frank Mother Jim Johnston

Foreclosure and litigation filings listed in January civil dockets

Civil cases filed include William B. Rhoads vs John C Russell and Anna E Russell for mortgage foreclosure. Adolph Hanson vs Griffith Brothers and John Grady on appeal. H J McGregor vs W C Betts abstract of judgment. Security State Bank of Havre and Pondera Valley Bank foreclosures. Julius Andrae & Sons vs H McCullough attachment. Ira T Ritenour vs Montana Western Land Co and A R Thieson mortgage foreclosure. January 4th to 7th filings documented.

William B. Rhoads John C. Russell Anna E. Russell Adolph Hanson Griffith Brothers John Grady H. J. McGregor W. C. Betts the Security State Bank of Havre Mont R. H. Morti Edith Grace Morti Pondera Valley State Bank Conrad Fortzage Julius Andrae & Sons H. McCullough McCullough Ira T. Ritenour Montana-Western Land Co A. R. Thieson

Public School Notes From Rural District Visit and Displays

Miss Ayr and Miss Hill visited the school to observe the programs for mentally deficient children. Report cards were issued with most grades improving since last report. Charles Rhoads visited Helena this week. he will explain state lawmaking when he returns. The third grade received a walnut shield with eagle and allied flags, featuring a President Wilson image and the Stars and Stripes. The fourth grade show window displays an incentive to good work. a half holiday was announced for meeting standards. Miss Lestrud was absent. Tom school last Friday due to NOE. Sewing classes make tents for soldiers. the latest booklets for soldiers are no longer desired.

Ayr Hill Charles Rhoads Helena Charles Poe Wilson Ben Dows Oi Ils Lestrud

Emergency drive by PTA for clothing donations

The Emergency Committee of the Parent Teachers Association asks for clothing donations. Helpers will collect items for those in need, prioritizing child welfare, with all efforts aimed at relief. Signed by Mrs. E. N. Haugen, Mrs. Ross Houck, and Mr. E. Burgett.

E. N. Haugen Ross Houck E. Burgett

Junior Red Cross note urges immediate knitting effort

Girls are asked to finish Junior Red Cross knitting at once and return surplus yarn and needles to Mrs. E. N. Haugen, Junior Chairman. Foreclosure actions and lawsuits are listed, including O poration versus Charlie Lawson and others, Pure Oil Co. and Power-Wilson Co. cases, damages suits, and contract actions filed January 8.

Red Cross E. N. Haugen Charlie Lawson David Livia B. Lawson Lawrence G.'Tér- Kelson Samuel ‘A. Sollid Pure Oil Co Power-Wilson Co John Ww Weager Charles P. Smith Arthur’ D. Johnson Elmer Robberts St. Anthony & Dakota Elevator Co., A Corporation John A. Post

Change Day at the County Court House in Montana

Monday marked change day as new officials took their seats. Charles P. Crane Republican replaced Henry Radcliffe on the county commission. B. A. Savory Dupuyer was elected chair, signaling a Republican voice after two years. M. A. ONeill and deputies assumed clerk duties, with Garrett planning a brief St. Louis visit before returning. New sheriff gobierno, Martine Republican, named Nauman Conrad as under sheriff and Oliver Conrad jailer, Rose Spring Valley deputy. Ruth Sweat Democrat became schools superintendent with Eva Sturgeon as assistant. Freeman Dailey Democrat became county surveyor with Obert Peterson as deputy. Otto Waynd Democrat became county assessor with Levy Choteau as chief deputy and Klockler Fairfield plus Crawford Choteau as assistants. W. H. Webbs Republican resumed county auditor duties with Edith Bammell as deputy. George W. Magee, appointed county attorney, appointed Clara Corson as stenographer.

Charles P. Crane LE. C. Garrett Garrett St. Louis Montana Mr. O'Neill James Innes J. R. Lauser A. DeYong Meda McLean Core Bertha Streeter I. S.“Martine Wm. Miller Miller Valier Martine C. E. ‘Nauman Conrad Oliver Angus Rose Spring Valley Ruth Sweat Grace Thompson republi_can Eva Sturgeon Freeman Dailey Choteau J. H. Barnett Dailey Obert Peterson Otto Waynitd John L. Lundgren W. H. Levy C. H. Klockler Fairfield Lillian Crawford Cho France U. S Clara Corson

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