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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1920
Page
5
The Mozer children spent the Fourth of July with friends in Great Falls. Ernest McCullough of Fairfield called on merchants in Chateau last Wednesday.
Mrs. Thos W Olson and Mrs L B Keye of Fairfield shopped with merchants between trains on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Sylvester J White transacted business here on Tuesday. White works with the forest service. Mrs John W Ward of Kalma passed Chateau first Tuesday en route to Great Falls to visit friends. Dr H J McGregor will leave for Helena July 13 to attend Montana Medical association meeting July 14 and 15. A county road truck driver was severely injured at the gravel trap early this week with head injuries, now reported out of danger by Dr McGregor.
Mrs. Maria Fansler of Minneapolis and Miss Lucile Anderson a high school teacher in Billings arrived in Chateau this week for a month long visit at the home of their sister Mrs. J I Cain.
Mr and Mrs Wm Bush of Great Falls transacted business in Chateau this week while enroute to the Lewis and Clark forest reserve west of town. Mr Bush serves as supervisor of this district.
Grover Forgy came back to Choteau last Wednesday evening after months in Oklahoma oil fields. He says nothing feels like home except Choteau, where he has lived for many years.
A. B. Jones of Browning visits Chateau this week. Hats for ladies and children at half price at Hirshberg's. G. M. Coffey returns from Great Falls after business. Chas H. Connor of Choteau files for Republican county coroner nomination with the county clerk.
Miss Ruth Sweat the county superintendent of schools and Miss Woods the county nurse left yesterday for the Blackless country to survey education and health conditions.
Jack Sweat, a recent college graduate from Bozeman, is visiting Chateau this week with his sisters Ruth Sweat and Helen Sweat.
Co. H. Porter is back at the G. N. depot after completing a two week vacation. The return is noted with approval as he resumes ticket selling duties in the city.
Mrs John Zimmerman and Snaph ter Miss Louise and Mrs Blaine with daughter Miss Susie of Fairfield were brief visitors in Chateau on Thursday afternoon.
Arthur Hirshberg and A H Doughty visited Helena last Sunday and, with Mrs Hirshberg and their children, returned to their homes in the city on Monday evening.
Mr. McDonald of the Burrell ranch suffered injuries when a horse he rode dragged him for several yards last Monday night. He was taken to McGregor hospital for treatment.
Hart Field of Cleiv was brought to McGregor hospital Tuesday after colliding with a wire fence during play. Dr. McGregor performed stitches to close multiple facial wounds.
Mr and Mrs Buell Rolls of Fairfield spent the weekend in Choteau. George G Mill store employee Mr Roll, and candidates Warner Liptak and Charles Justice of Choteau filed nomination blanks with the county clerk for treasurer public administrator and sheriff respectively.
Fred Gewald manager of the Rocky Mountain Elevator Co. resigns to let a relief take charge. Gewald plans to remain until a new manager arrives later this month, and will oversee operations until then.
De Jones from the Spring Hill area visited the county seat this week. Mr James has filed his petition to seek the six year term as county commissioner, with the August primaries set to determine the vote.
John Standish, who spent the last year in Oregon attending school, arrived a couple of weeks ago to visit his parents at their ranch near Chateau. He came to town today to see friends.
Chester C. Trescott traveled from Cut Bank to visit relatives in Chateau for the Fourth of July. He then attended celebrations in Augusta and Great Falls before returning to Cut Bank, leaving Sunday morning and again Wednesday morning.
Rev. and Mrs. H. T. Stong with Misses Myrna Cole Harriet Doege Ruth Andrews and Ethel Haugen travel to Wolf Creek for the Epworth League state convention. They expect to return to Choteau early next week.
Major N A Foot of Chateau has filed with the secretary of state at Helena a petition for the Republican nomination for attorney general of Montana. He has strong support in Theodore and other northern Montana counties and hopes for favorable consideration at the August primaries.
Edwin Williams was brought to McGregor hospital Wednesday after a severe fall at the Connor garage in this city. He suffered a broken wrist but is otherwise fine and Dr. McGregor says he will be out and about soon.
W. G. Levy deputy in County Assessor Waynild’s office has been discharged from Columbus hospital in Great Falls after treatment for an abscess in the grain. No operation was needed at this time, and doctors hope for a cure through medical treatment.
The Collins event features a farm bureau picnic with sports preparations including races and a baseball game between married men and single men. James Griffin will be principal speaker and invites the public to attend.
A heavy hail storm last Sunday afternoon struck Conrad and nearby, coming from the northwest and lasting only a few minutes. It destroyed many north side windows, caused limited damage in surrounding areas, and spared most large grain crops.
Hobart Bosworth, noted screen star, brings Gouverneur Morris sea tale Behind the Door to the Royal Theatre Wednesday. The film portrays a merchant captain and a submarine attack exposing brutal captivity and peril at sea.
A daughter was born Wed July 7 1920 to the wife of Thos Gray of Chateau. Another daughter born Thu July 8 1920 to the wife of John Bjork of the T L ridge country. E J Hirshberg wife and children returned from a visit in Missoula and Western Montana. Mrs C E Swaine returned to Chateau after a two day vigil with friends in Great Falls.
Dr H J McGregor and August Kropp visited Choteau this week as rains bring expectation. A Farm Bureau Picnic is announced at the old Christ Salmond ranch on Deep Creek Friday July 16 with promises of good speaking and a fine time. The Choteau Commercial club plans a Fourth of July celebration in 1921, seeking public notice and attendance.
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