First M. E. Church announces Sunday services
Divine worship at 10:30 Sunday morning with a sermon by District Superintendent Rev. J. A. Martin. Sunday School at 11:30 Epworth League at 6:30 Leader Rev. Stony Sermon by the pastor at 7:30. Last quarterly conference set for Saturday July 3 at 8 o'clock. Official members urged to attend. Choir rehearsal Friday evening.
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M. E
Harry T. Stony
J. A. Martin
Epworth League
Rev. Stony
Red Cross Badges and Buttons Availability
Badges and buttons honor Red Cross service during the war offering ladies badges for one dollar and men’s buttons for seventy five cents. Sign up at the Chateau branch with Margaret Nagle by July 15 or at the Farmington branch with Mr. H. P. Kruger. Margaret Nagle, Chairman.
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Red Cross
Chateau
Margaret Nagle
Farmington
H. P. Kruger
Luce Divorce Decree Signed By Judge Greene
The district court in Teton County signed a divorce decree in the case of H. C. Luce against Raymond Luce on June 22, 1920. The judgment requires $490 to be paid, plus $30 monthly alimony from July 15, 1920, and $100 in attorney’s fees. Custody of the couple’s minor children remains as is until further order.
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John J. Greene
District, Court of
Teton County
H. C. Luce
Raymond Luce
Compensation Bill Secures Ballot Placement in Montana
Helena June 29 The filing of 2000 additional signatures to petitions for the initiated compensation act aims to place the proposal on the fall ballot It would replace the current law with state life and health insurance old age pensions and worker benefits including 75 percent wage pay during illness or disability A commission would administer the plan and could compel industry funds.
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Helena
Fleury Charged With Felony in Local Court
In district court J D Fleury faced a felony charge for escape from the county jail in Chateau. A fellow prisoner pleaded not guilty, and Judge John Greene set bail at 1000 dollars, remanding him to sheriff custody pending bond filing.
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J. D. Fleury
Chateau
John Greene
Nominations For County Office In Summer Primary
Nominations filed with the county clerk for upcoming summer primary include Republican and Democratic tickets. Republicans list I S Martine sheriff W G Levy treasurer Richard Gorter commissioner six year term Jesse J Gleason assessor Edythe Saylor superintendent Blanche M Jacobson clerk of district court W H Webb county clerk Geo W Magee county attorney Harmon T Rhoads representative Obert Peterson surveyor. Democrats name Bertha Streeter superintendent M A O Neil clerk James S Innes sheriff.
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I. S. Martine
W. G. Levy
Richard Gorter
Jesse J. Gleason
Edythe Saylor
Blanche M. Jacobson
W. H. Webb
Geo. W. Magee
Harmon T. Rhoads
House of Representatives
Obert Peterson
Bertha Streeter
M. A. O'Neil
James S. Innes
Wallace Reid Stars in Double Speed at Royal Theatre
Film note reports Wallace Reid playing a busted millionaire in the comedy Double Speed. The plot sees him hocking a watch to buy a square meal after an auto trip from New York to Los Angeles where he is robbed of all his possessions.
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Wallace Reid
Mr. Reid
Royal Theatre
New York
Angeles
Absorbing Picture Coming at the Royal Theatre
The new Ethel Clayton feature Young Mrs. Winthrop will screen Sunday at the Royal Theatre. The drama centers on ordinary life with Clayton as a young wife and Harrison Ford as the youthful husband, supported by J M Dumont Charles Ogle and Raymond Hatton under Walter Edwards direction for Paramount Artcraft.
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Ethel Clayton
Hirshberg's Promos Butter and Eggs as Cash
Advertised offer at Hirshberg's highlights butter and eggs counted as cash value. Seasonal promotion suggests using dairy and eggs to purchase goods, signaling a value exchange policy.
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Hirshberg’s
Wanted young lady for summer position in July August
A notice seeks a young woman who is a high school and normal graduate with teaching experience to work in a bank post office store or similar job during July and August. Inquire at this office.
For Rent Six Room House in Choteau
A six room house is available for rent in Choteau. Apply to Herman Bam berger.
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Choteau
Herman Bamberger
Choteau Opens Season with Win Over Pendroy 11-0
Choteau defeated Pendroy 11 to 0 in the season opener. Peterson and Howell pitched for Pendroy while Kenyon and Guthrie led Choteau with strong defense and a late stand by Curley Nelson. The game featured nine runs in the fifth inning and two more in the sixth as Choteau dominated the matchup ahead of a July 4 contest with Augusta.
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Choteau
Pendroy
Pendrey
Peterson and
Howell
Kenyon
Guthrie
Chateau
Curley Nelson
Augusta
Alaine
Gordon
Winsky
Leo Kurch
Peterson
Freid
Delger
Chateau—Cardell
Howard
Fried
Nelson
Rains
Weisner
Clarkson
Choteau Defeats Farmington in Twilight Baseball
The Choteau baseball team beat Farmington 14 to 8 in a six inning twilight game played last Wednesday. Scoop Kathman starred for Farmington with a hit in every at bat, driving most runs, while I. S. Martine served as umpire.
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Choteau
Farmington
Rigley
Cardell
Howard
Nelson
Guthrie
Wisner
Kenyon
Clarkson
Wiprud
Weaver
Eliott
Kathman
Lindseth
Dresser
Peterson
J. Otness
DeRusha
Sanderson
I. S. Martine
Fourth of July Shoe Sale Ad Highlights All Pairs
Reader notices a main advertisement offering every pair of shoes on sale during the Fourth of July event. The ad emphasizes discounted footwear across styles and sizes with promotional pricing.
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Hirshberg
Miss Mildred Forrest Named Stenographer at Power Morgan
Miss Mildred Forrest accepts a stenographer post at Power-Morgan store after Hazel Tomson resigns and plans to leave the city in a few days.
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Mildred Forrest
Power-Morgan
Hazel Tomson
Dinner Honors Departing Sylvester and Jackson Party
A Wednesday evening gathering at the J. G. Jackson home welcomed Mrs. Sylvester and her son and Mr. Jackson, who depart July 1 for Nebraska. Guests included Mesdames Sylvester Steele Ralston Hammond Kroft and Misses Anderson Jackson and others. Mrs. Sylvester and her son will spend the summer in Nebraska with her parents. Mr. Jackson will sail July 28 on the Finland for England and plan a month or more in the old country before returning to Choteau.
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J. G. Jackson
Finland
Old Country
Choteau
Morgan hosts dinner and card party for Hazel Thompson
Mayor and Mrs J C Morgan entertained Hazel Thompson's friends at Glenloyd on Wednesday with dinner and a card party. Guests included Mr and Mrs R Sturgeon Dr and Mrs E J Crary Mrs Walter Simons Al Wisner C Denzel McDonald and Chas Scherrer. The group then attended a Royal Theatre show hosted by Mrs Crary. Thompson has resigned from Power Morgan store and will soon leave the city for Cascade to visit her sister.
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J. C. Morgan
Hazel Thompson
Glenloyd
R. Sturgeon
E. J. Crary
Walter Simons
al. Wisner
C. Denzel McDonald
Chas. Scherrer
Royal Theatre
Democrats Hold San Francisco Convention Without Nominations
National Democratic delegates in San Francisco have not yet named candidates for president or vice president. Bruce Kramer of Montana opened proceedings on June 28, with no Montana chair for the platform committee and weak prospects for Stewart as VP. The committee debates the prohibition plank and League of Nations, while Wilson forces control the convention and several “favorite sons” from Owen to Gerard receive nominations.
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San Francisco
Bruce Kramer
Montana
T. J. Walsh
Gov
Stewart
League of Nations
Wilson
Owen
Oklahoma
Meredith
Iowa
Cummings
Connecticut
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Cox
Ohio
Edwards
New Jersey
Palmer
Pennsylvania
McAdoo
Smith
Gerard
New York
Regular Republican Leads Nonpartisan in Primaries
Fargo North Carolina June 30 William Langer led Governor L J Frazier nonpartisan league candidate by about two to one in the republican gubernatorial nominating race as returns from 148 scattered precincts showed Langer with 10 500 votes and Frazier 4 112. Reports indicate growing strength for Langer versus two years ago.
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Fargo
N. C
William Langer
L. J. Frazier
Nonpartisan League
Langer
Frizier
Hanson Children Visit Mother in Great Falls Hospital
Farmington scene notes report Hanson children motored to Great Falls to visit their mother who remains a patient in a local hospital. Several families and individuals are recorded as visitors or travelers during the period, including Arnesmeyers Slangers Crantons Ferris Peterson and Richem.
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Hanson
Great Falls
Wm. Arnesmeyer
Geo. Slanger
H. P. Kruegers
Henry Davidson
Nora Richem
J. C. Cranton
Hallie Ferris
Baby
Casper Peterson
Miss Dorothy
Chateau
Oddie Lindseth
Katheryn Willis
Fairfield
Alfred Anderson
Abe Edwards
Collins
P. J. Reed
Otto Schafer
Agawam
John Dale
Selmer Hanson
Brita Husom
Larg
Sugar and flour price listings in ad
Sugar priced at 15 cents per pound and flour at 6.95 dollars per hundredweight are shown in the main advertisement. This snippet notes unit prices and directs readers to the main ad for full details.
Fire at Milwaukee Depot Damages Building
A Tuesday afternoon blaze at the Milwaukee depot was contained by Choteau firefighters after a fire started by an exploding can of sweeping compound in the men's toilet. Flames spread inside and outside but the structure suffered heavy scorching with no core framework damage. Replacing weather boards and roofing would suffice. estimated loss about 1000 dollars.
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Milwaukee
Choteau Fire Department
O'Brien Play Maintains High Selnik Standard
Eugene O'Brien stars in His Wife's Money at Row Theatre Monday and Tuesday as a Selnick Picture. He portrays Richard Flint, a two fisted engineer who resists being tied to his wife's apron strings. Zena Keefe appears as the leading supporting player. The film is directed by Ralph Ince.
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Eugene O'Brien
Row Theatre
Selnick Pictures
Selnick Corporation
Mr. O’brien
Richard Flint
Zena Keefe
Selnick
Ralph Ince
Mrs. Scott and daughter visit Chateau from Cut Bank
Mrs. J. Scott and her daughter from Cut Bank are staying in Chateau this week to visit with her sister, Mrs. H. J. McGregor.
Non-Partisan County Convention Nominates Local Candidates
A non-partisan county convention met at Farmington school house on Friday June 25 to nominate county officers. O Waynild of Bynum was permanent chairman while John E Cashman and Olaf Forseth, both of Bynum and Farmington respectively, were named for the Montana legislature. A dry lander from the Sioan area was named county commissioner for the six year term. More names likely to be chosen, with a July 9 update promised. All candidates on the nonpartisan ticket expected to file as Democrats.
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Farmington School House
O. Waynild
Bynum
John E. Cashman
Olaf Forseth
Farmington
Montana
Sioan
Montanan
Bruce Returns to Chateau After Edmonton Visit
Angus Bruce came back to Chateau on Wednesday evening from Edmonton Alberta and other parts of the country where he visited relatives briefly. The report notes crop conditions as very favorable in the north country.
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Angus Bruce
Edmonton
Alberta
Quiet Title Suit Filed in Montana County
Givil Gases files Vivian Harris versus I S Martine sheriff in Teton Montana for unlawful detainer. Strain Realty Co files against J C Emerson and unknown heirs claiming any right or cloud on property. Suit to quiet title filed June 28.
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Vivian Harris
I. S
Martine
Teton
Montana
Strain Realty Co
J. C
Corner Stone Laid At The Corner Garage
The corner stone of the Corner garage was laid Thursday afternoon at about two o'clock with appropriate exercises. The hollow brick stone contained copies of local papers the Montanan and Acantha along with names and brief histories of all workers on the building and the laying date for future generations.
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Montanan
Acantha
Death of Mrs Kirsch at Agawam ranch near Chateau
Word reached friends in Chateau of the death at her home near Agawam of Mrs. Kirsch wife of Valentine Kirsch a noted rancher and stockman. She died Tuesday morning June 29 1920. Funeral services will be held at Bynum Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev Fr Maroney of the Chateau Catholic church. Mrs Kirsch a native of Austria Hungary had lived in Montana about 15 years. She was the mother of several children all living in this or adjoining counties.
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Chateau
Agawam
Kirsch
Wfe
Valentine Kirsch
Bynum
Maroney
Chateau Catholic Church
Former local exchange manager takes Mountain States post
F R Anderson, former manager of the local telephone exchange in Chateau, left Tuesday for Great Falls to join Mountain States Telephone Co. He expects a later transfer to Butte.
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F. R. Anderson
Chateau
Great Falls
Mountain States Telephone Co
Butte
Moore Family Plans July Trip to Glacier Park
John T. Moore and wife with Attorney George M. and Mrs. Coffey prepare for the Fourth of July at Glacier Park. The women will camp the month at the park while the men return to Choteau for business during the week. Montanan price listed at $2.00 annually.
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John T. Moore
George M
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