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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1922
Page
5
A historic postal notice indicates second class matter status dated July 11 1918 at Choteau Montana under the act of March 3 1879. The record preserves a routine government mailing designation from the early 20th century.
The notice announces subscription at $2.00 per year and states that advertising rates are available on application.
Chateau Meat Co advertises back bones and neck ribs at six cents per pound for Saturday. H McCullough of the McCullough electric shop plans to travel to Kevin Friday to take Delco light plant orders. A special K P lodge meeting is set for Tuesday March 28 to host Grand Keeper Lee Dennis of Helena. Elmer Carter of Missoula, grand commander of the Knights Templar, will visit the local commandery Friday evening.
Catholic ladies host a St Patrick's dance tonight at the K P hall. A good time is expected.
Word from Chateau friends says Judge J. J. Greene is back in Shelby from California where he went to be with his wife during a serious operation. Mrs. Greene is reported improving.
Geo Coffey Jr and Frank Oulton departed for Kevin yesterday to verify reports of a recent oil strike there. W T Smith rode the Milwaukee Thursday morning train back from Great Falls after spending several days there on business.
Mrs D Lincoln Humble of Bynum visited Choteau on Wednesday to be with her son Link Jr as he underwent an operation at the Choteau hospital.
Mr and Mrs Soo Son arrived in Choteau on Tuesday and plan to manage the Choteau Cafe located on South Main. Mrs Son has spent the winter in California while Mr Son was in Helena. We are pleased to see them back in Choteau.
The W O W will serve lunch on the evening of March 20. City lodges have held similar events this winter and been pleased, and the W O W is expected to rank highly as hosts.
Mort Hirshberg of Fairfield and Henry Davidson of Farmington visited Choteau as hosts of the week. Arthur Bateman arrived from the Ranger Station on Sunriver for a few days, while meat prices at Choteau Meat Co were listed per pound.
Scot Harrison once Walier city clerk and now tied to Idaho lumber interests visited on Tuesday. Mrs Frank Howard, a Great Falls shopper, also spent Tuesday in town.
Mrs. H. D. Ernst of Inverness visited the city this week with her daughter Mrs. C. C. Trescott.
Robert Prescott infant son of Mr and Mrs H A Prescott of Great Falls died early this week. Interment was held at Chateau Cemetery Tuesday as sympathy for the bereaved parents is offered.
An annual commercial club meeting is scheduled for Monday evening at eight o'clock under the Citizens State Bank. All members are urged to attend.
Mrs. C. J. B. Stephens entertained a small group of friends at dinner Thursday evening in honor of Dr. Stephens birthday. The gathering was described as a very pleasant time by those attending.
Iver Lestrud and Glen Cowsill have spent five months in the mountains near Sun River Hot Springs and returned to the city on Thursday. They report a fine winter and are glad to experience the outside world again.
Mr and Mrs John Hall urged to Cascade Monday when Mrs Turnbull sister of Mrs Hall became seriously ill with influenza Her condition briefly improved but she died from the attack Funeral services will be held Friday from the family home in Cascade.
Joseph Caverly is bound over to district court on assault in the first degree for an alleged fist fight over wages during which he reportedly lost an eye. Charged by employer Goodwin with firing a 30 30 rifle with malicious intent. Hearing set for next district court term. Sunday wedding noted at 2 30 PM between Thelma Sherman and Edward N Carson at the bride’s aunt and uncle’s home.
Pastor Harry T. Stong outlines a full church program with morning worship at 10:30 and an evening sermon on The One Thing Which The Church Lacks. He urges members to bring children to Sunday School and stresses personal effort for church growth.
London Mail reports a parade of amused remarks about musical ear from society figures. Lord Brickenhead and others confess limited recognition of tunes while Dr Ethel Smyth and Swinburne display mixed sensibilities amid a tale of a practical joke with Three Blind Mice.
A big passenger car skidded in sleet on Central avenue. The driver tried to stay in the street as a rear wheel slipped. A bystander joked the engine and wheels moved and then helped push the car free from the curb to resume travel.
General Pellegrin has been appointed to command the thirteenth division of French infantry with headquarters at Luangres. He started as a telegraph messenger in Marseilles, saved to study, earned the baccalaureate, entered Saint-Cyr, and received the Ecule de Guerre. He fought in Morocco in 1907, was wounded at the Marne, then returned to Morocco as a trusted Lyautey aide.
A psychologist notes that a married man carries an umbrella in rain as a sign of practicality. He suggests two umbrellas illustrate differing commitment levels and that married couples now share responsibility, with men often shielding partners while staying dry.
Frank Sabados visits Chateau from Bynum as Missoula county high school conquers four straight to clinch the 1922 state championship at the State College. Final: Issoula from Sweet Grass 13 18. other wins 31 22 over Billings 20 18 over Great Falls 238 15 over Beaverhead. Sawtooth results list Sweet Grass Timber second and others in order. Elizabeth O'Brien Havre wins state essay. Paul Jackson Wibaux county wins extemporaneous speaking.
National Commander Hanford Madlider of the American Legion designates March 20 as a national employment day to reduce unemployment. He urges governors to proclaim the date and asks veterans to prove citizenship by working and earning an honest living.
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