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Choteau Montanan

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1916

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Lorimer Not Guilty in Bank Conspiracy Trial

Chicago May 4 The jury found William Lorimer not guilty after a little over six hours deliberation. They said he had no part in banking law violations connected with LaSalle Street bank or its failure and had no knowledge of such violations. He spoke thanking the jurors and pledged to repay all deposits as he can.

Chicago William Lorimer Lorimer LaSalle Street Bank la Salle Street

Hein Ranch Sold to Montana Investor for 100000

The Joseph Hein ranch, a 9000 acre parcel in Teton county near the Power Bynum branch of the Great Northern railroad, held in the Banking Corporation of Montana, was sold yesterday to H. K. Bickford of Great Falls for about 100000. Bickford, said to represent Montana interests, is reportedly away on a trip to Oklahoma.

Joseph Hein Teton County Power-Bynum Great Northern Railroad Banking Corporation of Montana H. K. Bickford Great Falls Bickford Montana Oklahoma Helena Curly Conrad Observer Martin Jacobson C. L. Ward Jacobson Conrad Conrad Independent Magdeline Waynild Great Falls High School Waynild Peg Bynum Bynum News

War Ends in 666 Days Say Burham Theatrical Manager

Charles Burnham, a theatrical manager, claims Bible authority to predict the great war will end after 666 days. He cites Revelations and details a method counting letters of Kaiser to reach the number 666 with 666 days remaining.

New York Charles Burnham Burnham Mr. Burnham

Sweet Clover: A Viable Durable Forage And Soil Fertilizer

The article extols sweet clover as a versatile legume that thrives where alfalfa fails, tolerates wet or dry conditions and alkali, and avoids bloat in stock. It emphasizes its nitrogen fixing ability, soil conditioning via root decay, and notes timing for spring sowing with care on moisture use and nurse crops.

Marriage Licenses Issued by District Clerk in Brady and Simms

Since our last report James Gibson, clerk of the district court, issued licenses for Adrian Foorthuysen and Lydia Bartsch of Brady on April 29, and Herman Ellingson and Florence Beale of Simms on May 4. The notice also discusses sweet clover as a soil improvement crop and its potential seed value for Montana farmers, with Mr. J. M. Davis, County Agriculturist, endorsing its benefits for nitrogen and soil conditioning ahead of alfalfa.

James Gibson Adrian Foorthuysen Lydia Bartsch Brady Herman L. Ellingson Florence Gladys Beale Simms Montana Union J. M Davis County Agriculturist

High School Track Meet and Society Notes

High school track team members Howard Torkelson John Weaver Merrill Luther and Harold For rest plan a Belt track meet trip and expect to return Sunday. The literary society elected Wallace Coffey Ruth Da ley Nan Burrell Merrill Luther and David Stonehouse as officers. Parent- Teachers association news includes the high school joining. Senior and sophomore won the class track meet with 43 points each. Howard Torkelson led with 43 points John Weaver 23 and Merrill Luther 19. Record events mostly shied lower except other events rose.

Howard Torkelson John Weaver Merrill Luther Harold Forrest Belt Literary Society Wallace Coffey Ruth Daley Nan Burrell David Stonehouse Parent- Teachers Association

Choteau Baseball Picks Up Two Wins On Sunday

Choteau defeated Augusta 15 to 12 and beat Bole 6 to 5 as Kenyon pitched the first game and Armstrong the second. A fair crowd watched the lively matches as Choteau prepares for a return game at Augusta next Sunday.

Choteau Augusta Bole Kenyon Armstrong Chateau

Dixon Heads Republican Delegation Bid for Chicago Convention

Senator J M Dixon leads a Montana race for eight Republican spots at the Chicago convention as returns from 23 counties show Dixon Burlingame Albright and Booth secured seats. Four places remain with Selway Lusk Carroll Mantle Goddard Harvey among top contenders.

Joseph M. Dixon Missoula Chicago Seth Maxwell Dixon J. M. Burlingame Jacob Albright EH. S. Booth Selway Lusk Carroll Mantle Goddard Harvey

County officials survey roads during Brady visit

Henry Radcliffe and Collins Ward toured Brady area last Saturday to collect election returns and inspect highways. They plan immediate road crew work on local routes leading into town.

Henry Radcliffe S and Collins Ward Brady Ella Wilke Harry Harrington R. E. Wilkie Wachmuth Great Falls Leda Wilke W. D. Emery Conrad Pullman Washington Valier Bynum and Dupuyer Teton County E. R. Harrington Valerian E. C. Garrett Chateau Garrett Dutton Sentinel W. C Curly Boucher

Seeding Underway for Sugar Beet Crop in Several Districts

Experimental sugar beet seeding is in full swing at Choteau Conrad Walier and Fort Sian. Seed distribution to districts and drills has begun. Four drills operate near Choteau as Mr Henderson surveys the progress reporting satisfactory advancement.

Choteau Conrad Walier Fort Sian Chotau Henderson

First Session of New City Council Inducts Leaders

James Eckford was inducted as mayor and C A Cowell as second ward alderman. G M Coffey and A C Burbank left mayor and alderman posts. New mayor appointed W H Gorham marshal, John Blall clerk, W B Butchart treasurer, J E DeHaas police magistrate, L A Foot city attorney, and Wm Hodgskiss council president.

James Eckford C. A. Cowell G. M. Coffey A. C. Burbank W. H. Gorham John Blall W. B. Butchart J. E. DeHaas L. A. Foot Wm. Hodgskiss

Civil filings include Johnson versus Davis and Farley divorce

The district court records show Arthur D. Johnson against Holmes A. Davis with an abstract of judgment and Mary M. Farley against William R. Farley seeking a divorce.

Clerk of the District Court Arthur D. Johnson Holmes A. Davis Mary M. Farley William R. Farley

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Hein Ranch Donahey Cleveland Plain Dealer Joseph Hirshberg Julius Hirshberg Hirshberg Brothers Choteau, Montana William Haggerty Browning Hagerty
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