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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1917
Page
10
A compilation of short items: officials and residents with travel plans. Attorney Cole spends Tuesdays in Great Falls on business. James Gibson travels to Seattle for the winter. Sheriff Miller and family return from Alhambra. Multiple rental and sale notices and varied local engagements including club events, store management changes, and community updates.
James Cowan returned last Friday evening from Ontario Oregon where he visited a sister. He also spent time in Spokane and Pendleton and says he enjoyed every minute of his trip.
The annual stockholders meeting was held at Farmington schoolhouse last Saturday. Directors elected for 1917 include Cal Binford, Wm. Chalmers, B. B. Rogers, John A. Carlson, A. P. Reiding. Two superintendents were also elected, John Bauma and Henry Holm.
The Citizens State Bank unveils a complete Savings Bank department with deposits start at one dollar, pass books issued, and 4 percent annual interest. Call to inspect the new banking room and services. The Chateau town team lost to Great Falls YMCA 48 to 25 last Thursday, first half 14-10, second half close aside from a late YMCA surge. Great Falls visits town February 3. attending fans include St. Monroe, Sam Crawford, Pug Connor, Bing Hodgskiss, Bill Hodgskiss, Howard Burrell and Alden Connor.
Sam Ziegler begins a tour of the east and will visit Chicago St Paul Detroit and Indiana points this week. Mrs Ziegler and the children left weeks ago and Sam will join her at Butler Indiana before returning to Chateau. Mr Lewis recently left McGregor Hospital for a tuberculous sanatorium in the southern part of the state.
A social dance is planned at the Belleview school house on Saturday January 27 with good music promised. The event invites all who enjoy a lively evening and a season highlight.
Ernest Ware long time Walter general delivery man died after taking strychnine that afternoon. His wagon previously collapsed after a runaway team. Ware’s wife noted odd behavior for weeks before his death. his body was found in the Leitritz barn about 6:30 pm.
Earl Nelson is reported to be doing nicely after an operation at the Chateau hospital on Wednesday. A stray two year old bay mare with white hind feet and a CB brand on the left thigh is claimed by its owner upon payment of the bill. Stoltzman & Ames note Mrs. Dickey, wife of the man who recently bought the Alex Truchot ranch, arrived from Hay Field. Mr. Dickey will visit within days. A Hall safe, fire proof with cash and book compartments, is for sale through the Teton Title and Guaranty Co. office. Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Jameson left for Great Falls for the county clerk’s annual gathering.
Henry Radcliffe departed Wednesday for Great Falls to join state officials from various counties for the annual meeting. John Lundgren also left earlier in the week to attend the event.
Mr. McCanna of French Lick Indiana purchases the Glenloyd hotel furniture and leases the building. Mrs. Jackson remains manager of the cafe.
The boys basketball team returned from Fort Benton defeated 35 to 22 with a halftime score of 16 to 15. They led at times but poor floor conditions and luck favored Ft Benton. A return game is planned for the 26th and tickets are urged. Absences included Hazel Harris and others. A freshman social committee met to plan the next party. The Adelphi report listed Tom as president.
Secretary Hopkinson notes officers Harold Forrest and Mary Longmuir with treasurer Hildegarde Lindseth and others. The group will present music declamation chalk talks serials and operetta shows on January 25 and 27 while exams occur January 18 19. The note urges eighth graders to enroll in high school to boost attendance at Teton County High.
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