Petition Filed to Create Pondera County from Teton and Chouteau
A petition by E R Alquist and M B Darling of Conrad seeks formation of Pondera county with an assessed value of 3 109 955, enough above the legal minimum. Conrad aims to be county seat while the plan faces opposition from Brady Collins and Dut ton in Teton county. The proposal zones near Williams Dupuyer Walter and Cut Bank and includes ten western Chouteau townships. The Teton county commissioners will set a hearing date within 30 days of receiving the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pondera County
Teton
Chouteau
Er. C. Garrett
E.R. Alquist
M. 8. Darling
Conrad
Ponders County
Toole County
Chateau
Williams
Dupuyer
Walier
Cut Bank
Old County
Brady
Collins
Dutton
Chouteau County
Teton County
High School Notes Freshman Party Hopes and Exams
Invitations went out for a freshman party expected to be a standout social event. The class plays faced delays due to Hezel Brown’s mumps while practice continued. The track team trained hard in warm weather and will travel to Great Falls for the Northern Montana meet. Louis Bouma won the declamatory contest to represent the school at the state event.
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Hezel Brown
Robert Bowman
Missoula
Great Falls
Montana
Louis Bouma
New South
Denzel McDonald
Gladyus Whitacre
Katherine Hieres
Lion
J. G. Burr
H. T. Rhoads
Chateau Commercial Club Reorganizes At Courthouse Meeting
The Chateau Commercial Club re organized with R. M. Farrington as president and N. Whitacre as vice president. An executive committee was formed to oversee publicity and operations as members pledged 1459.50 monthly toward a paid secretary. A celebration plan for the Fourth of July at Choteau was discussed alongside by law revisions and guest entertainment for a Great Falls visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Commercial Club
R. M. Farrington
N. Whitacre
Jas, Eckford
EB. J. Roberson
Phill L. Cole
E. J. Hirshberg
New Fife
C. J. J. Stevens
Great Falls
Wygwood
Court House
The
Montanan
Choteau
Hirshberg Enjoys Visit and Boulder Springs Praise
Sidney Hirshberg is visiting relatives and friends after returning from a trip to Boulder Hot Springs. He calls the resort one of the finest in the state and notes the hotel is enjoying liberal patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Hirshberg
Boulder Hot Springs
Mediation Efforts Dominate Mexican Crisisnote
Washington reports focus on Latin American mediation for Mexico as Argentina Brazil and Chile push an adjustment plan while U S forces prepare at Vera Cruz. Envoys join White House talks with Secretary Bryan as Britain and France engage in diplomatic outreach.
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Washington
Latin America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
United States
Huerta
Funston
Vera Cruz
South America
White House
Wilson
Bryan
Europe
M. Jusserand
Cecil Spring-Rice
Sir Lionel
Canden
Lionel
Naon
Suarez
Bryan Inte
Ambassador de Gama
Amercan
University of
Congress
Senor da Gama
Lauro Mueller
Senor Suarez
Mexico City
Order rescinded on Greenfield bench relinquishment
The Great Falls land office announces that part of Secretary Lane's December 27 1913 order requiring relinquishment of eighty acres on the Greenfield bench by May 1 1914 has been rescinded. This is welcomed news for local settlers on the bench.
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Great Falls
Civil cases filed in district court since last report
Empire Lumber Company vs John Fitzpatrick debt filed April 27. Cascade county transcript of judgment cases Epiry Fitzpatrick and E Fitzpatrick against Nelson Jenks Coal Co. Cascade county transcript filed April 28. Janney Semple Hill & Co. vs Brady Commercial Company debt filed April 29. Frary and Burlingame co partners vs Fred A Nelson suit on note filed April 29.
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Clerk of the District Court
Empire Lumber Company
John Fitzpatrick
E. Fitzpatrick
Nelson-Jenks Coal Co
Sammel T. Griffith
Cascade County
M. Kk. Morbey
Janney, Semple, Hill & Co
The
Brady Commercial Company
WS. Frary
JM. Burlingame
Co-Partners
Frary & Burlingame
Fred A. Nelson
Fort Keogh Advertises Horse Bids for Army Service
The Fort Keogh remount station issued bids to furnish 900 cavalry horses and 300 artillery horses as the quartermaster plans shipments to Galveston this week. Nine carloads of horses were shipped from the fort, signaling a major equipment effort.
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Miles City
Fort Keogh
Quartermaster’s Department
Fort
Galveston
Billings
Pittsburg
National Association of Real Estate Associations
J. B. Poindexter
Dillon
J. E. Erickson
Kalispell
Toole County on the Map Victorious Creation and Seat Chosen
Voters approved Toole County in a special election with 80 percent in Teton and 64 percent in Hill. Total 1010 for creation and 279 against. Shelby named permanent county seat by wide margin over Devon and Dun kirk. County officials include representatives from socialist, democrat, and republican parties. Votes listed for each official position across terms and offices.
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Toole County
Teton County
Hill County
Shelby
Devon
Dunkirk
Board of County Commissioners
Montana Proclaims Women’s Day May 2 1914
Governor J S W Stewart designates Saturday May 2 1914 as Woman's Day in Montana urging special observances across communities. The proclamation follows national calls for governors to honor the women of the nation.
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Helena
Stewart
J. S. W. Stewart
State of
Montana
A. D
Bishop Brewer to preach two services in Chateau
Episcopal Church notes announce Bishop Brewer will visit Chateau on Sunday May 10 and preach at both the morning and evening services. He has long-standing ties to the town and is expected to attract many friends and a full house.
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Brewer
Chateau
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American Press Association
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Virginia
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Tacoma
News of Montana
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Turner
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Kelly
Brophy
Randall
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Laughlin
Sherif
Malone
Alsup
Abel
Christenson
Moody
Bean
Dav
Hink
Flages
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Parrott
Jones
Black
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Surveyor Nolan
Istsobs Beckner
Sordge
Toole
Artz
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Episcopal Church Notes
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