Al B Hamilton 82 and Montana trading pioneer dies
Al B Hamilton longtime storekeeper and first sheriff of Teton County died at his daughter Mrs W Clark’s home near Browning at 82. He helped break Hudson Bay Co monopoly with Jos Kipp and Johnny Healy, founded Choteau store, later moved to Browning and Alaska trading ventures, survived by daughters Mrs W M Clark and Mrs M F Brown. A ranch lease ad follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al. B. Hamilton
Choteau
Teton County
W. Clark
Cut Bank Creek
Browning
A. W. Hammer
Methodist Church
Masonic and
Odd Fellows Lodges
New Haven
Conn
Westport
Colorado
Montana
Virginia City
Idaho
Legislative Assembly
Hamilton
John Zimmerman
Fairfield
Jos. Kipp
Johnny Healy
Canada
Hudson Bay Co
I. G. Baker Company
I. .N. Hazlett
Chateau
Jos. Hirshberg & Co
Blackfoot
Alaska
Local residents return from travels and visits
Herbert Peterson returns from Stanwood Washington after four months away. The Petersons visit friends and relatives for a few days. J Peterson also returns from Stanwood. Misses Lindseth Willis return from Choteau where they studied at Teton high. Caspar Peterson trips to Fairfield. Alice Otness returns from Chateau. Martha Evenson returns from Teton county high. Scoop Kathman and Hynes go to Chateau for a picture show.
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Herbert Peterson
Stanwood
Washington
Albert Peterson
Baby
Peterson
Ranger Station
Gus Depner, Jr
Choteau
J. Peterson
Dorothy Lindseth
Louise Willis
Teton High School
Casper Peterson
Fairfield
Alice Otness
Chateau
Teton County High School
Martha Evenson
Scoop Kathman
Miss Hynes
Theo. Bollerud
Dutton
Alfred Anderson
Abe Edwards
Collings
J. W. Fleener
Church Notices at First M. B. Church
Morning worship at 10 30 led by Pastor Harry T Stong Sunday school at 11 30 Epworth League at 6 30 and evening service at 7 30 Membership class Tuesday Bible study and prayer Wednesday Evening
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First
M. B
Harry T. Stong
Epworth League
Teton County High School Closes Notable Year with Diplomas
The 1920 Teton County High School year ends with final exams held midweek, seniors presenting class day exercises including a new faculty parody act, and eight girls with four boys receiving diplomas in caps and gowns. Esther Clearman and Mayvid Lestrad named top graduates. diplomas awarded by Phil I. Cole. Alumni banquet, prom, and a celebratory week conclude with a state track meet attendance and a Woman's Club card party to honor American Legion Week.
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Mayvid Lestrud
Tikinson
Montana State College
Bozeman
Esther Clearman
Phil I. Cole
John Arnold Radcliffe
Lloyd Hansen
Gladys Martine
William Elliott
Robert Dow
Norothy Longmuir
Hazel Harris
Eleanor Jones
Mayvid Lestrad Louise Willis
Louise Zimmerman
the Beaupre
Williamson
Dorothy Longmuir
Mildred Forrest
Alta Cohoe
Esther Cleahman
Wallage Weaver
Bernard O'Neil
Missoula
Clarkson
Wallace
Bernard
George Magee
Harold Forrest
American Legion
Miss Florence Daley Visits Brother Freeman Daley
Miss Florence Daley, a Dupuyer district teacher, was a visitor at her brother Freeman Daley’s home in the city according to local notes.
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Florence Daley
Dupuyer
Freeman Daley
Camp Program Teaches Rope Work and Vaccination
The boys camp will screen educational pictures at the high school auditorium each afternoon and present special programs. Each attendee must take home several rope projects including a completed halter with spliced ends. A session in June covers vaccinating cattle for blackleg, a highlight of the camp. Pendroy post master C C Sheble visited the county seat, while Mrs A C Schaefer and son Mervin plan to move from Bynum to Minnesota, with Mr Schaefer remaining until a new bank cashier is appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Pilling
Verge
A. C. Schaefer
Mervin
Bynum
Minnesota
Corner stone laying set at high school with Helena grand master
The morning cleared for the corner stone ceremony at the high school under the auspices of the lodge. Grand Master H. S. Hepner of Helena will speak. Music by the Black Eagle band of Great Falls. The program was published today in the Mon tana newspaper.
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H. S. Hepner
Helena
Black Eagle Band
Great Falls
Montanan
Virginia Creeper At The Flower Shop Garden Display
Readable note shows Virginia Creeper and other outdoor plants displayed at The Flower Shop. The display highlights seasonal greenery and companion plants for home gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Montana Clerk Changes Address to St Louis
BE. C. Garrett, former county clerk of Teton County, asks the Montanan to send the paper to 5464 Hardiamont Ave, St. Louis Missouri, indicating he has no plans to return to Montana soon.
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BE. C. Garrett
Teton County
The
Montanan
Hardiamont Ave
St. Louis
Montana
Public School Field Meet and Classroom Tales
The article notes an upcoming field meet on May 15 with public school students competing in running and jumping. It highlights Tom Ko Sette as a top jumper, mentions birthdays for Alice Dennis and Margaret Jacobson with a class party, and recounts a comic picnic mishap by Miss Jones in a creek. It also covers a perfect attendance week, Mrs. Jacobson's civics talk on court clerk duties, and the large volume of legal papers and filings discussed by students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Ko Sette
Alice Dennis
Margaret Jacobson
Miss Jones
High School Alumni Banquet Elects Officers
At the Beaupre Cafe last Friday evening the alumni elected officers for the coming year. Geo M Coffey is president Ory Armstrong VP Violet Lest treasurer secretary executive committee includes Mrs Hazel Robison chair Mrs W Butchart Harold Forrest and Miss Harriett Streeter. Sterling McDonald residence property in Choteau with 16 acres offered for sale contact C S McDonald Choteau. Percy Brees former Chateau resident now in Austin Minn visits en route to his ranch near Dutton for a summer of farming.
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Beaupre Cafe
Geo. M. Coffey
Ory Armstrong
Violet Lest
Hazel Robison
W. &. Butchart
Harold Forrest
Harriett Streeter
Sterling McDonald
Choteau
C. S. McDonald
Percy Brees
Chateau
Austin
Minn
Dutton Country
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AL B. Hamilton
Power
Louis Thompson
Choteau, Mont
Weather Report
A. C. Burbank
Observer
Federal Reserve Banks
First National Bank
Chateau, Montana
Court House
High
J. S. Hepner
Main Street
France
Marshall A. King
Daisy R. Zuber
Cc. C. Sheble
Rud
Citizens State Bank
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