American Destroyers Cross Atlantic Ocean
A squadron of American torpedo boat destroyers has crossed the Atlantic and is patrolling the seas in war service from Queenstown on May 16. The British admiralty reports a recent clash with a German submarine, but details remain undisclosed. The American squadron arrived after a smooth voyage and prepared to engage immediately, with equipment praised as in excellent condition though officers noted light clothing for the voyage.
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Queenstown
Atlantic
Higgins and Toomer Wed in Conrad Justice Chambers
Higgins and Rhoda Toomer, both of Conrad, united in marriage by Justice of the Peace John T. Earls yesterday. The groom, a soldier with Company M, stationed at Helena, came from Helena to wed Miss Toomer in the Ford bank building chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence W. Higgins
Rhoda Toomer
Conrad
Justice of the Peace
John T. Earls
Justice Chambers
Ford Bank
Company M
Helena
Miss Toomer
Great Falls
Marriage of Alden R. Connor and Christine Johnson
On Friday afternoon May 11 1917 at the home of Chas H Connor in this city Rev Vernon E Hall of the Methodist Episcopal church united Alden R Connor and Miss Christine Johnson. After the ceremony the couple, with Ed Hodgskiss and Miss Emily Hanson, chaperoned by Mrs Connor and Mrs Hodgkiss, traveled to Great Falls returning by Sunday evening. The bride, a former public school teacher, and the groom, eldest son of Chas H Connor, are well regarded in Chateau with many friends sending best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Connor
Alden R. Connor
Christine Johnson
Vernon E. Hall
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ed. Hodgskiss
Emily Hanson
Mesdames Connor
Hodgskiss
Great Falls
Chateau
Montanan
Trilby Entertains Millions in Film Version
The film adaptation of Trilby presents the dramatic story once a book by George Du Maurier and later a stage hit by Paul M. Potter. The production promises a powerful, thoroughly satisfying experience for audiences familiar with the book or play. Royal, Monday, May 21st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George du Maurier
England
William A. Brady
Paul M. Potter
Brady
New York City
Trilby
Royal
Episcopal Church Notes May 20 Services Urge Attendance
Episcopal Church notes call all members to attend both morning and evening services on Sunday May 20 urging full participation and devotion during the day.
McGregor Bros Choteau Hospital Incorporation
Articles of incorporation for the McGregor Bros Choteau Hospital with a 200 share capital of 20000 dollars filed with E C Garrett Teton county. Incorporators are Harry J McGregor James C McGregor and Mary McGregor with shares allocated 99 1 and 100 respectively. The plan is a general hospital and clinical business plus drug stores and related operations in Chateau.
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McGregor Bros. Choteau Hospital
Harry J. McGregor
James C. McGregor
Mary McGregor
E. C. Garrett
Teton County
Chateau
Doctor from Iowa joins Montana hospital venture
Dr J C McGregor formerly of Iowa City and brother of Dr H J McGregor is among incorporators of a new hospital company. A physician with twelve years of practice, he plans to move with his wife and two daughters to Montana by June, joining offices in the McDonald building on Main avenue above the Chateau Mercantile Co. store.
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J. C. McGregor
Iowa City
Iowa
H. J. McGregor
New Hospital Company
Montana
McDonald
Main Avenue
Chateau Mercantile Co
New State Laws Require Agriculture Training for Teachers
The legislature passed a law mandating agriculture be taught in all public schools and that teacher certification exams include agriculture. After July 1, 1920, applicants must complete at least twelve weeks of normal training, with two six week summer sessions at institutions of the University of Montana. The Agricultural College summer session provides the required farming instruction and facilities to prepare teachers.
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University of Montana
Agricultural College
Abstracts of judgments and lawsuits filed mid May
Civil cases list including R C Rasmussen versus KR C Hull. Teton Commercial Co. versus R C Hull. Mary Skaara versus Andrew Austad in conversion. Drs Rhoads and Bateman versus George T Brown. Arthur D Johnson versus Joe Lillard. John R Young trustee versus Alta May Burrell and coheirs. Rogers Templeton Lumber Co. versus John A Delaney transcript of judgment. Arthur D Johnson versus Mr and Mrs Wm Howling abstract of judgment. Filed May 11 12 14 15.
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Teton Commercial Co
R. C. Hull
Mary Skaara
Andrew Austad
Drs. Rhoads
Bateman
George T. Brown
Arthur D. Johnson
Joe Lillard
John R. Young
Alta May Burrell
Alta May Wessell
Kenneth B. Cohoe
Adelphi elects officers and outlines coming year activities
A special Adelphi meeting elected George Hall as president Agnes Higgins as vice president Gladys Martine as secretary Tom Radcliffe as treasurer and Jack Radcliffe as sergeant at arms. Plans cover a junior senior ball May 22 art class decorations and multiple committees. Commencement week programs list events from May 23 to May 24 with plays and alumni dinner.
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Adelphi
George Hall
Vitae
Agnes Higgins
Gladys Martine
Tom Radcliffe
Jack Radcliffe
Sophmore
Mildred Forrest
Etta Roberts
Hazel Hane
Hildegarde Lindeth
Ethel Wallace
Alta Cohoe
Florence Daley
Ruth Tweet
Mary McNeely
Harriette Streeter
Wallace Coffey
Missouri Editor Charms With Dunning Blues
The Missouri editor laments missed dues in mock Shakespearean phrasing. The note warns subscribers to pay promptly or face consequences, likening the situation to impending trouble. The satirical piece playfully skewers debt collection while urging timely payments.
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Misouri
Ralston Resigns as Glacier Park Superintendent
Washington reports S. F. Ralston, superintendent of Glacier National Park, has resigned effective June 1. A successor will be named by the Interior Secretary on recommendation of Montana's senators.
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Butte
Washington
S. F. Ralston
Glacier National Park
Secretary of the Interior
Montana
Red Cross Meeting Raises Plans for Membership Drive
Local Red Cross chapter held a Wednesday evening meeting at Citizens State Bank with over twenty workers. Chairman E N Haugen outlined forming assistants from town lodges societies professions and businesses, naming numerous individuals and groups to join the committee for recruiting members and securing funds.
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Red Cross
Citizens State Bank
E. N. Haugen
Ana Win
Cowgill Ladies Aid
Gleason
Hall Eastern Star
Bateman Rebeccas
Burbankee
C Warner
W. Aves
Prescott Eqisles
Ccee
Bert Christie
John Jackson
Spring Valley
C.M. Vance
J. J. Toulon
Tessie Berger
Bynum
Ilvyle Jones
Ray Porter
Dixon
Stewart
Dupuyer
Geo. Maree
Geo. Quail
Ben. English
BR. Savory
Agawam
Otto Shaefer
Chas
Suisie
E. E Pierce
Genoa
Gerton
Blackleaf
Roy McNeil
Uhob Daggett
Emery Knowlton
District Court Adjourned Session Grants Rape Indictments
At an adjourned district court session on Tuesday May 15 Judge H H Ewing presided. Allen L Weeks deputy county attorney is granted permission to file informations against William Carrier Louis Neadeau Frank Neadeau Kiddie Parker and George Jorgenson charging rape. Bail set at 1000 in each case.
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District Court
H. H. Ewing
Allen L. Weeks
William Carrier
Louis Neadeau
Frank Neadeau
Kiddie Parker
George Jergenson
Marriage Licenses Issued for Alden Connor and Christine Johnson
Alden R. Connor, 25, and Christine Johnson, 25, both of Chotesu, obtained marriage licenses.
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Alden R. Connor
Christine Johnson
Chotesu
Community Notes From Montana Farm Life
Local farm news covers land work by Messrs Scarrow and Shewfield with a new tractor. Swanson visits Great Falls. families visit Van Kuiken and Gap country. hay loss at Anderson farm from a spreading fire. Swanson, Adamson, Gilmore plant an acre of potatoes on Cascade ranch. Wiseman school sends work to Teton county exhibit. pupils named for Ciphering and Spelling contests. theater trip to Great Falls for Daddy Long Legs. visits by Conrad Smitt and Janszen to Chateau and Choteau.
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Conrad Smitt
Janszen
Theo. van Kuiken
J. J. Cain
T. S. Gap
Messrs
van Setten
van Wiegen
Chateau
Jacob Anderson
Oscar Lee
Mr. Anderson
Swanson
Adamson
Gilmore
Cascade Ranch
Fairfield
Wiseman School
Teton County
Ernest Dale
Iily Huidekover
John Standish
Lydia Larson
Dina Johanns
Baccalaureate Sermon at Episcopal Church May 20
The Baccalaureate sermon will be delivered to the graduating class at the Episcopal church Sunday evening May 20 at S o'clock by Rev. Haley. The public is cordially invited to this service.
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Episcopal Church
Haley
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Atlantic Ocean
Higgins,Toomer
Connor
Johnson
Episcopal Church Notes
The
First National Bank
Choteau
Federal Reserve Agency
R. C. Rasmussen
KR. C. Hull
Alta
Grady
Dewey
High School
Glenloyd Hotel
Dietrich
Miss Arrowsmith
Mu Arrowsmith
Missouri
Frank Ralston
T. L. Beach
R. WW. Swanson
Trene Jones
E. J. White
Collins
Cory
G. B. Ziegler
Verlina
Hoopeston
Illinois
Monticello Ranch
D. D. Carver
Ed. Colletta
Daddy Long Legs
Conrad Smitt and
G. W. Janszen
Citizens State Bank OF
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