Montanan volume two launches with growing subscribers push
The Montanan announces the start of volume two after a year of operation. Since July 4, 1913, the paper has gained liberal patronage in Teton County and now reports a subscriber lead of about 250 over a rival paper. It vows no policy change and continued support for Choteau and county growth. It defends Republican alignment amid critique of Wilson and Bryan.
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Civil cases filed in district court this month
Civil matters filed include C. F. O Neal against J M Crandall and G A Wynn on note dated June 26 and Minnie R Pfrimmer against Samuel A Pfrimmer for divorce filed June 29.
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Clerk of the District Court
C. F. O’neal
Advertised Letters at Che Enu Post Office
List of uncalled letters includes Emma Vance Bill Adams George Taylor Emma Hitchcock Harrison Alex Robertson Ray Powell Joel Rieghmer Joe Picco L A Nannamaker Ray Johnson RE Gray Earl Graham Oliver Furey Eric Chlasper Patrons must say advertised and pay one cent.
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Emma Vance
Bill Adams
George Taylor
Emma Hitchcock
Harrison Alex Robertson
Ray Powell
Joel Rieghmer
Joe Picco
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Peerless Hotel Owner Opens Cash Grocery Store
Announcement that Mr. C. Hansen proprietor of the Peerless hotel has opened a grocery store in his building. He will stock only well known brands and offer cash prices at a reduction to make trading at home affordable. Mr. Hansen invites all to visit whether buying or not. Special emphasis on price lots.
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C. Hansen
Peerless Hotel
Montana State Fair to Feature Major Improvements in 1914
At Helena the 1914 Montana state fair announces extensive upgrades including new buildings painted structures expanded grounds a new entrance and improved transport. A $25 000 horticulture building under fire proof stucco will 150 by 60 feet be completed before the fair opens. A handsome new iron and stucco entrance 100 feet wide sits 700 feet south of the old site.
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Helena
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Supreme Court Tests Montana Initiative and Referendum
Proceedings opened in Helena as G KR Hay seeks an injunction to stop the Secretary of State from certifying the Kiley boxing law reference. The suit cites improper county notices and improper joining of amendments, with show cause set for July 9 before summer vacation.
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Helena
Supreme Court Today
Oweneechanel Keethiz
G. KR. Hay
Capital City Athletic Club
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A. M. Alderson
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Chateau Ring Claims Meet Bold Retort in Local Paper
A heated letter targets Tommy Busey and fellow Democrats over alleged Chateau ring politics. The piece cites Montana reporting of Chateau not hampering Conrad’s bid for county seat and defends officials as honorable. It quells earlier accusations while mocking Darling’s state senate chances.
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Tommy Busey
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Alquist
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Conrad
Teton County
Tommy
Republican
Chateau
M. S. Darling
Pondera County
Darling
Thos. O. Larson
Busey
Larson
Mark Darling
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Scoop’s tangled roles in politics and press
The article profiles Scoop as three distinct figures a lawyer a newspaper man and an individual. It notes his weak tie to law school only from afar his refusal to reveal political leanings as a journalist and his forced signing of Tom Stout’s congressional petition to avoid displeasing local officials. It cites Register Sutherland as wary of gullibility and details expectations that final proof notices endorse democracy and spoils theory.
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Scoop
Tom Stout
Neck of the Woods
Stout
Great Falls
Episcopal Church Notes Sunday Services and Bishop Riots Talk
Morning service at one oclock and an evening service at eight will be held Sunday July 5. The pastor Mr Haley will describe his trip to Butte and the recent convention including the election of a new Bishop and the rioting night of June 23. A sale advertises two dozen pure bred Rhode Island Red yearling hens.
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Haley
Butte
R. C. Rhode Island
Death of Pioneer Rancher David H Willett at Bynum
David H Willett died at his Bynum ranch after a brief pneumonia illness on Monday at 10 30 am. A native of Kingston Ontario he came to Canada as a child and moved to Michigan before settling in the Bynum country 18 years ago. He never married and is survived by his mother two brothers and four sisters including Mrs Nellie Holcomb now living at Bynum with him at his death. His body was sent to Stanton Michigan for burial beside his father and sister. Funeral services were held at Bynum hall conducted by Rev Father Connolly. Mrs Holcomb and her daughter accompanied the body to Michigan. Dave was well known and respected in the area for his open hearted generosity.
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David H. Willett
Bynum Country
Canada
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Stanton, Mich
Bynum
Father Connolly
Canadian-born Richard Sturgeon Files Naturalization
Declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen filed by Richard Sturgeon a Canada native residing in Choteau Montana. He is among residents seeking naturalization.
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Richard Sturgeon
Canada
Choteau
Marriage Licenses Issued for Conrad Couple
Since our last report marriage licenses have been issued by James Gibson, clerk of the district court. Charles Raymond Harney, 23, and Maria Anna Merkling, 21, both of Conrad, are the applicants.
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James Gibson
Charles Raymond Harney
Maria Anna Merkling
Conrad
Ranch For Sale and Democratic Candidate Rumor
A 160 acre east Burton bench ranch near Teton river with water rights and fenced grounds is offered with 30 acres broken and 60 acres blue joint hay meadow. Montanan office for particulars. S. J. Rigney of Cut Bank may announce a candidacy for county attorney as a Democratic nominee. He is described as knowledgeable in Montana law and connected to a road tax notice.
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Burton Bench
Teton River
Montanan
Cut Bank
S. J. Rigney
Rigney
Montana
Cut Bank Tribune
More Candidates for Office in Teton County Montana
Kenneth McKenzie seeks the republican sheriff nomination pledging total public service with ballot wording to read Protect life liberty and property He and Richard P Dean also vie for sheriff Nominee hopefuls include W A Hulbash for coroner Harry G Putt for county clerk Edward J Markel for superintendent of schools seeking Greater efficiency in schools J H Hines for democrat justice of the peace in Valier J J Cory for county commissioner term six years and Dick Huen for commissioner district appeal Precinct committeemen filing include Q B Scott and John Dinger in Valier precincts 19 and 20 respectively.
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Kenneth McKenzie
Chateau
Richard P. Dean
Dupuyer
W. A. Hulbash
Cut Bank
Montana
Teton
Harry G. Putt
Cutlans
Teton County
Edward J. Markel
Dutton
J. H. Hines
Justice of the
Peac
Valier Township
J.J. Cory
Conrad
Dick Huen
List of candidates filed petitions in county clerk race
The notice lists Republican candidates including T H Pridham L A Poot R M Hattersley Kenneth McKenzie R P Dean Dupuser W A Hulbush A C Burbank John L Lundgren E C Garrett C B Parker John R Gleason Byron Corson J J Cory Dick Huen Edward J Markle for county offices. Democrats include C N Thomas David J Ryan E D Forrest Freeman A Daley Harrys G Putt J H Vines Walter James S Innes Vor Sale item lists cobbler and plumber outfits and tools.
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T.H. Pridham
Choteau
L. A. Poot
R. M. Hattersley
Conrad Kenneth McKenzie
R. P. Dean
Dupuser
W. A. Hulbush
Cut Bank
A.C. Burbank
John L. Lundgren
Conrad E. C. Garrett
Choteau C. 8
Harrys G. Putt
J. H. Vines
Walter James S. Innes
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Montana State Fair
Fox
New York Evening Sun
Episcopal Church Notes
Q. B. Scott
Valier
John Dinger
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