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Choteau Montanan

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1919

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Park to Park Highway Route Explored from Yellowstone to Glacier

A Helena delegation led by H W Childs and officials from the Yellowstone Park Hotel and Transportation Service surveyed routes from the Lewis and Clark line into Chateau en route to Glacier National Park. They found bad road stretches needing repair and marking, with plans to cooperate with city and county authorities. If funded, regular transportation could connect Yellowstone, Glacier, and Chateau, potentially making Chateau a luncheon stop on the trail. The Helena Commercial Club will push the proposal in follow up discussions.

Chateau Yellowstone Glacier Montana North Flies Helena W. M. ‘Biggs Lewis and Clark County Paul Pratt Max Goodsill Helena Commercial Club Lewis and Clark Line Childs

Episcopal Communion Service and Sermon May 4

The bulletin notes Holy Communion at 11 a m and a sermon on the rite. Those seeking confirmation should attend. Mr Haley attends the annual Episcopal convention in Bozeman.

Haley Bozeman Episcopal Church

Great Falls Hero Alvin Peterson Dies From Burning Injuries

Alvin B. Peterson assistant chief line man of the Great Northern Railway in Great Falls died from burns and internal injuries after attempting to rescue Robert Pontet from a fire. He plunged from a third story window and later died in hospital. his widow and infant son survive. Funeral arrangements were to be announced. Miss Helen Sturgeon visited Great Falls friends this week.

Alvin B. Peterson Robert Ponter Mraz Pontet Pontet Peterson Dutton Eldridge Minn Minnesota Jay "M. Faunce

Bank In Chateau Plans New Home On Main And Second

The Stockmens State Bank of Chateau bought 25x800 feet on Main Avenue and Second Street from Van Hodgskiss for about 4000 dollars. They will erect a new, large bank building on the site, moving the former Silverman Cohen store and Glasgow Shoe Store building to make room.

Stockmens State Bank of Chateau Joton Main Avenue Second Street LN. W van. Hodgskiss Silverman & Cohen Glasgow Bank

Republicans To Stand Together On Covenant Debate

Republican leaders in the next senate moved to gauge party sentiment on the revised League covenant and the approach to ratification. A conference before Congress opens will decide the stance, with Lodge and Curtis urging members to withhold final opinion until then.

Washington Senate League of Nation Massachusetts Curtis Kansas

Milwaukee Officials Visit Chateau on Special Sunday Tour

Milwaukee officials led by federal manager H. G. Byram and president R. M. Callins visited Chateau last Sunday. The delegation traveled over the Milwaukee line as far as Agawan during the special trip with other city leaders aboard.

H. G.byram R. M. Callins Milwaukee Chateau Milwaukee Line Agawan

High School Notes on Lunch Party and Withdrawals

Pearl and Ruby Sandberg withdrew from school this week. This is the last week for hot lunches with a party planned today. A student brings cream to be frozen and the domestic science classes will bake cakes. About fifteen have eaten meals at the school all winter.

Pearl Ruby Sandberg

Corporation Loan Company Sues Huselids for Mortgage Foreclosure

Civil case filed April 23 seeks foreclosure of mortgage against Lena G. Huselid and Samuel M. Huselid, her husband, by Corporation Loan Company.

Belgians Refuse Peace Terms Demanding Full Independence

Brussels reports Belgium will not accept terms imposed by the council of three and seeks full fulfillment of promises to restore political and economic independence and full indemnification. London notes Belgium to receive 100,000,000 pounds as part of future reparations. Belgian cabinet members may travel to Paris to guide delegates.

Brussels Belgium Solr Council of Three France Great Britain Italy Japan Wilson London Germany Paris Reuter

Burrows Rites Held for Spring Valley Homesteader

C. M. Burrows aged about 52 a Spring Valley homesteader died at home last Saturday from pneumonia after influenza and was buried Monday at Chateau cemetery with Funeral services at the Methodist church conducted by visiting missionary Dr. Barnard. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Co. M. Burrows Spring Valley Chateau Barnard Burrows

Draft of Treaty Nearing Completion In Paris

Paris April 29 The final draft of the treaty is virtually completed with delivery to the Germans expected by Thursday. An official 10 000 word summary is ready for public release with worldwide publication to follow. Belgian signings are in doubt as Belgian delegates warn they may be unable to sign without allied financial aid.

Paris Council of Three Japan Council United States France Reuter Belgium

Navies Of League To Guard Sea

Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels says no large international naval police will be needed immediately after peace under the league of nations plan. He plans talks with Italy France and England about vessel types and notes conquest desires must be deterred. He adds the naval police will be reduced as the league gains strength after the Scapa Flow visit.

London League of Nations Josephus W. Daniels Italy France England Daniels League Scapa Flow

Postal Telegraph-Cable Co Demands Return of Wire Lines

New York report says the Postal Telegraph-Cable Company telegraphed Postmaster General Burke to demand immediate return of its telegraph lines. The move follows government action affecting the lines and underscores ongoing post and telegraph sector tensions.

Postal’ Company New York Postal Telegraph-Cable Burleson Tod

Declamation Contest Sets State Meet Representation

Teton County High plans its annual declamation contest to select a representative for the state meet in Missoula during the second week of May. The Friday evening May 2 program includes performances by Ruth Andrews Florence Daley Marian Pridham Dorothy Haugen Eleanor Jones Alva Larson with the Chateau Orchestra and judges A B Guthrie J J Greene and Geo W Magee.

Teton County High Sense Missoula Ibialias ’ Stantieed Chateau Orchestra Irs Wiggs Cabbage Patch Ruth Andrews Gioly Box Florence Daley Kristinmas Marian Pridham Dorothy Haugen Eleanor Jones Alva Larson Chateau Orchestra A.B. Guthrie J. J. Greene W. Magee

Lenin and Trotzky Seek Refuge Outside Russia

April 30 dispatches report Bolshevik leaders Lenin and Trotzky seeking asylum abroad to escape upheaval at home. Sweden Denmark Switzerland Spain Germany have refused refuge. Hungary has not replied. Officials claim the claim is from a neutral source as Bolshevism days are numbered.

Washington Germany Lenine Trotzky Hungary

Episcopal convention opens in Bozeman April 30

The annual diocesan convention of the Episcopal church gathers in Bozeman with delegates and visiting clergy from Montana. Bishop W F Yaber attends to deliver his annual address as business sessions proceed. Luncheons will be provided by St James guild at the YMCA on both days.

Bozeman The Episcopal Church Montana W. F.yaber St. James’ Guild

Fiume council yields powers to Italian government

In Rome on April 27 the national council of Fiume announced it handed over all state and municipal powers to a representative of the Italian government to be exercised in the name of King Victor Emmanuel, prompting great enthusiasm at the meeting.

Rome National Council of Fiume Victor Emanuel

Alleged rustlers nabbed by inspector and sheriff

In the western end of the county stock inspector A R Sellars and Sheriff J L Billings arrested James Crawford Victor Tom Pippion William and Dave Hull on charges of illegally killing Tango cattle. Charles Birch testified to the complaint as stockmen claim an organized rustling gang operates near the Blackfeet Indian reservation, hindering access.

Blackfeet

County of Barr Now Pro jected

Citizens of Rye gate oppose a plan to form the county of Barr from the western half of Musselshell and parts of Wheatland and Sweet Grass counties with Ryegate as the seat. Roundup residents fear loss of county status as townships seek to stay with Roundup. The new county would begin with about 250000 in debt plus courthouse and jail costs. petitions to county commissioners are due in coming weeks.

Ryegate Barr Harry Barr West End Musselshell Muégselshell Wheatland Sweet Grass Roundup

Fires Break Out Early in Montana Forests

Early forest fires were reported to the United States Forest Service headquarters in Missoula. One blaze burned at Coram in the Flathead forest and another at Deep Creek in the Lolo forest as western Montana faces extreme dryness and lack of snow increasing spread risk.

Missoula United States Forest Service Coram Flathead Forest Deep Creek Lolo Forest Montana Forest Service

Demand Return Of President To The United States

St. Louis May 1 The Chamber of Commerce of the United States representing half a million business men today unanimously adopted a resolution urging the immediate return to this country of President Wilson and an extraordinary session of Congress to enact legislation necessary to safeguard our social and business structure.

St. Louis Chamber of Commerce of the United States Wilson Congress

Also Mentioned on This Page

Park High Episcopal Church Bulletin A. E. Patterson Great Falls Helen Sturgeon the New Bank Covenant Federal Reserve System First’ National Bank S. Ani PS C. M. Burrows Navies of League Episcopalians Virme Ahha Cron Brent
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