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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1916
Page
8
R P Dick Dean announces Republican sheriff candidacy for Teton County with primary on August 29 1916 from Dupuyer Montana. William Miller also declares continued pursuit of the sheriff nomination amid party pressures and public comments.
A.B Gutharte and Timothy H2 IEW. announce candidacies for county treasurer under the Republican banner. Gutharte cites fifteen years in Teton County residency and party affiliation. Timothy emphasizes bookkeeping experience, two years in the county courthouse, and pledge of efficient administration if nominated and elected.
Conrad Mont Ledgerwood declares candidacy for county commissioner on the Democratic ticket. He pledges careful duties and a square deal for every county section if nominated and elected, subject to Democratic primary voters on August 29, 1910.
An excerpt shows candidates announcing bids for county clerk and recorder. Prescott seeks Democratic nomination promising efficient administration. A rival Republican candidate pledges accurate record keeping and diligent service, appealing to voters ahead of the August primary.
A series of notices from Montana announces candidates for the state house and county representative roles. Cites Robert McDonald and Samuel A Sollid as Republican nominees subject to August 20 and August 29, 1916 primaries. Clarence G C Davis seeks Democratic nomination and Jolin W Coburn runs Republican for Teton County.
Ella M Garrett files to cancel Carl Melsby homestead entry 027492 for FNEY NESSEX NWAYNW 10 23a 8w Montana Meridian alleging non residence no improvements and six month abandonment. contest proceeds with four publications and final deadline for answer within twenty days after the fourth publication.
Sealed bids requested by 6 p m on Saturday July 29 1916 to furnish all material and labor for building a property house at Chateau cemetery per plans on file with the secretary. Right to reject any bids reserved. Chateau Mont July 13 1916. First publication July 14.
A severe thunderstorm struck Helena just before 2 PM lasting 15 minutes. The downpour sent floodwater over curbs on Main Street and dumped .77 inches in 14 minutes while winds reached 8 miles per hour, marking one of the heaviest rains in years.
Civil cases filed include Acme Harvesting Machine Co versus Fred W. Shatz on note and State of Montana ex rel mayor of Valier versus B J Mathews prohibition. Others are Helms v Morse abstract of judgment and Johnson v Hendlin debt. For sale or trade: Ford touring car Winchester pump gun and a 1200 lb family horse. E H Ganong Choteau.
Since our last report marriage licenses have been issued by James Gibson, clerk of the district court as follows: Gust Holberg and Sigrid Gras dock, Fairfield, Robert Morgan and Hazel A Narveson, Cut Bank, Mike Mad Plume and Mary Little Owl, Browning.
A French Canadian guide in camp demonstrates making cranberry apple sauce. He cooks wild cranberries with plenty of sugar over the fire and boasts it yields a better sauce than prune. The Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph reports the anecdote.
A ladies debating club recently weighed whether cousins should wed. After many negative speakers, a young lady known for her own cousins argued for the affirmative and claimed cousin marriages are economical because one wedding present serves both couples.
A Brooklyn Eagle tip recommends bedding dogs with fresh cedar shavings or cedar excelsior in kennels to scent out fleas. The cedar scent is pleasant to dogs but repels fleas, causing them to leave dogs both when asleep and during the day.
At the Market Cross of Inverary the King and Duchess grant a grim warning against fishing near the lock. The penalty is a sequence of three persecutions: burn, drown, and hang, followed by an even harsher death if the offender returns. God save the King and the Duchess.
A father uses a newspaper example to explain a temporary injunction to his son Richard. He notes his wife’s wish for him not to go to the club as the illustrating case, prompting a playful yet pointed exchange on the concept and consequences of defying it.
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