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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1921
Page
5
Public notice shows postal service details dated July 11 1913 and provides subscription price of 2 dollars per year with advertising rates available on request.
Mrs. T Q O Larson entertained at cards yesterday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Mary Baker. Mrs. John Malone and daughter from Walier are guests at the C E Trescott home this week.
Miss Rosalie Lavele of Bel and her cousin Miss Hazel Trescott visit this week. Mr. and Mrs. H. Fister of Fort Benton checked into the Beaupre Hotel on Tuesday.
Court reporter Harry F. Benson who had been away several days on assignments at Conrad and other district points returned home Wednesday evening.
Classified notice from A J Johannns offering a sale including a car portion, a small house and three lots in Chateau. Asking price 650 dollars. Contact A J Johannns at Bole for details.
Walter Mathews of Helena and former county surveyor, formerly of Chateau, renewed old acquaintances this week while working on a state highway project near Fairfield.
C. H. Connor will leave Monday morning for Bozeman to attend a meeting of the state undertakers association. The sessions will convene August 2 3 and 4. He will remain an extra day to view the Round-Up events in Bozeman.
Power Morgan Company in Choteau seeks used 12 foot McCormick or Deering header or push binder in good condition. Offers or suggestions please advise.
Wanted a gentle saddle horse with a saddle and a good trunk. Dena Johnns of Bob, Montana. Mr and Mrs Ernest McCullough and children visited from their Fairfield area ranch for the Masonic picnic last Sunday. H C Peters and family, Chas Le Page and Chas Strand left yesterday for Sun River Springs to spend the rest of the summer.
Dr. H T Rhoads escorted Mrs. Rhoads to the Ear Mountain ranger station where she will spend time with their son Charles who is employed by the forest service.
Senator T. O. Larson and WG. Levy planned to attend the midsummer Shriners meeting in Helena last Friday. They returned home Sunday with Capt. C. James Smith, who then left Helena again on Wednesday.
Last Sunday evening Mr and Mrs A St Germain and their child were returning home when a team of branches ran away. Mrs St Germain suffered a badly fractured ankle after being dragged a distance. Dr and Mrs Maynard found them and took the injured woman to hospital. The bones were set the next morning. she is improving. The husband and child were unhurt.
Ape a tormey P I Cole visited Helena early week on business. Fort A Oulton traveled to Great Falls Wednesday for a brief stay. Chas Suiste of Agawan transacted business in Choteau on Wednesday.
Minneapolis man Mr. Simpson visits his daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gray on the old Burrell ranch.
Mayor Armour of Great Falls made a brief call in Chateau last Saturday. He owns farms near Fairfield he had been out to see.
E A Durham of the Petroleum Exploration Company has been covering company interests here and at Simms this past week. It is reported they are planning to drill at Simms.
280 acres partly improved two miles from Agawam Montana will sell for cash or on easy terms. Parcel to be liquidated as the owner moves east. Write P O box 434 Choteau Montana for details and directions.
John Eckford of Citizens State Bank and J M Baker of J M Baker Elevator Co toured Spring Valley Fairfield and Power districts Tuesday. They reported Fairfield area crops in the Sun River irrigation district looking exceptionally good.
Harry Adams and L. E. Taylor plan a commodious log cabin on the north fork of the Teton for weekend retreats with their families. The site will offer a calm refuge from city life and the bustle of workdays.
Mrs. H. A. Norman departed Thursday morning for Alhambra Springs to undergo treatment in hopes of relief from rheumatism that has troubled her for several months.
The committee has secured the use of a new pavilion for this year’s Chautauqua. The choice ends dusty conditions of past years and eliminates fear of a tent collapse during storms.
Sheriff Martine hosts relatives from Sleepy Eye Minnesota including Walter and George Martine and their families. The visitors crossed in autos arriving about 1 AM Tuesday, accompanying the sheriff’s brothers on a family visit.
Cowboy hero Tom Mix, a veteran of five wars and scarred by twenty nine wounds, stars in The Untamed at the Royal Theatre this Tuesday and Wednesday. His latest film adapts Max Brand's novel and showcases Mix as a fearless horseman and daredevil athlete.
Oliver Gies of Great Falls reports the fourth repair of his plane after a crash during a test flight near takeoff. The craft wrecked more severely and was shipped back to Great Falls for further repairs. County Agent Clarkson and 156 boys from seven counties attended the Better Farm institute at Fort Assiniboine, with 16 from Teton County. They engaged in stock judging rope work first aid weather studies and sports, and heard a sermon on Brotherly Love. Clarkson noted a student from Phillips County tied four knots in 30 seconds. The Teton group nearly won the rally ball contest, returning home energized by the experience and valuable instruction. Clarkson is credited with organizing the program.
Allen Crawford of Dutton played with the Chateau baseball team last Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. Sweat and their daughter Helen visited Dutton for the Masonic picnic this Sunday.
Sam Crawford of Conrad and E. E. Ewiizay of Brady helped Dr. Powell's Walier squad in a local basketball game here, contributing to their effort on the court.
N. W. Whitacre of Bozeman, a former resident of Chateau, arrived Tuesday to attend to business matters here.
Atty J W Speer and his wife of Great Falls passed through Chateau on Wednesday while traveling to Glacier Park.
Helen Gorham came home last night after a trip to Great Falls where she had been visiting since Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs C R Dudley will leave Monday to spend their vacation at Sun River Springs.
County superintendent of schools Mrs. Saylor has been on the sick list this week. Her absence affects district oversight as the office awaits her return.
Mrs Geo Hall traveled to Great Falls yesterday morning for a brief visit with her daughter Vanch.
Miss Agnes Schlecht and Frank Collins went to Great Falls on Wednesday for a short visit with Mr. and Mrs Victor Anderson.
In the George Stuper case that came up for arraignment yesterday, he pleaded not guilty and was released on a $1000 bond.
Prominent Great Falls lawyers I. W. Church W H Hoover and Fletcher Maddox were in Chateau yesterday handling legal matters.
J. E. Hodgskiss and County Agent Clarkson spoke at the Farm Bureau picnic near Agawam on Wednesday.
A large number of autos traveled through our city today en route to the annual farmer's picnic at Iowana ranch on Deep Creek. The community is noted for its big programs and promises a good time for attendees.
S T Wiprud and Henry Kind returned to Choteau Tuesday after a week on the Big River. Wiprud hauled an 18 pound Dolly Varden he claims is the largest fish ever landed in these parts. The party reported catching about 300 to 350 fish, enough to fill two horses, with several large specimens among the haul.
Gorham's Choteau team edged Doc Powell's Valier 7 to 6 on the local diamond last Sunday in a close, nine inn ing battle. Bohling pitched all nine for Valier, Kenyon delivered his usual strong effort for Choteau, with S. Martine umpiring.
Mrs. L. E. Taylor has been on the sick list this week.
Businessman H. G. Peters was active in Great Falls this Tuesday detailing transactions and local dealings prominent in the city's commerce circle.
S. R. Roll, cashier of the State Bank of Fairfield, was seen conducting banking business in Choteau on Wednesday.
Chateau Lodge No. 11 holds weekly meetings in the Connor building with visiting brothers welcome. Queen Rebekah Lodge gathers on the 1st and 3rd Fridays in Connor hall with officers Frances Rosengren and Mary Connor.
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