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Choteau Montanan

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1923

Page

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Teton County High School Graduates Forty in Class of 1923

The Teton County High School graduation marked by forty graduates, including the valedictorian Miss Margie Haugen and salutatorian Miss Ethel Haugen. Commencement featured Judge Cheadles Lewistown speech, diplomas by Edythe Saylor, and an alumni banquet with a junior prom at the Woodman hall.

Teton County Ethel Haugen Margie Haugen Cheadis Lewistown R. F. Williamson Judge Cheadle Edythe Saylor Board of Education Woodman Hall Williamson

Officials to Welcome GN Guests at City Banquet

General Superintendent W. R. Smith and Butte division head Fred Wear with Parker Veasey GN attorney will attend a commercial club banquet next Monday evening at the Glenloyd Hotel. President J. C. Morgan asks attendees to notify him or Secretary T. A. Meagher to reserve accommodations.

W. R. Smith Fred Wear Butte Parker Veasey Commercial Club Glenloyd Hotel J. C. Morgan T. A. Meagher

Carter Oil picks site for well near Chateau

The Carter Oil Company selects the northeast corner of the northeast quarter of section 18 township 23 north range 4 west as the new well site. The land is part of the Chas Frost homestead. Timbers and derrick material have been unloaded at the site.

Carter Oil Company Chateau Section Township 23 Chas Frost

Archibald Loads Casing for Giant Pet Ex Co Well

E G Archibald unloaded a car of casing at Flume early this week for the Giant Pet Ex Co project. Drilling will resume at the well as soon as the casing is set.

E. G Archibald Flume Pet. Ex. Co Gordon Campbell Farmington Kevin

Liberal renewals eyed for oil and gas permits U D S policy

Washington May 17 The General Land Office plans liberal renewal rules for oil and gas permits. Commissioner Spry requires renewals to show surety assent, explain the renewal reason, and include a corroborating affidavit from an unrelated person. Montana holders seek finance to continue drilling. Roy Yates and Edna May Allen were married at the Denton courthouse with Justice De Wiass presiding.

Washington General Land Office William Spry Leavitt Spry Montana Roy Yates Edna May Allen Denton Court House Justice de Wiass Dorothy Longmuir M. G. Carver

Homestead extensions eyed for Fort Assinniboine entrymen

Washington reports that Fort Assinniboine Homestead entrymen may delay final payments up to one year after a ruling by Commissioner William Spry. Local offices will accept 30 day affidavits explaining hardship and expected payment dates, with cases sent to Washington for action.

Mooney Fort Assinniboine Indian Reservation William Spry General Land Office Scott Leavitt Land Office Spry Havre Land Office Washington Congressman Leavitt Commissioner Spry National Forest Forest Service

Dismantling of Chateau Mercantile Warehouse on Division Street

The Chateau Mercantiles old warehouse opposite the Montana Office on Division Street is being dismantled this week by F. E. Moore. The work is described as a notable improvement.

Chateau Mercantiles Division Street Montanan F. E. Moore

County Meeting Set To tidy Up Year’s Leftovers

County superintendent Edythe Saylor announces a Saturday meeting of the executive committee to clear up remaining year issues. The group aims to draft elementary plans for next year’s rural track meet, with members including Edythe Saylor and trustees Ed. R. Lee Robt Halpin Arnard Kerlonezo and J D Ray Robt Clarkson and Jack Sweat from Chateau.

Edythe Saylor Ed. R. Lee Fairfield Robt. Halpin Bynum Arnard Kerlonezo Power J. D. Ray Robt Clarkson Jack Sweat Chateau

Hirshberg’s Offers Extra Fine Shredded Coconut Bulk

Ad lists extra fine long shredded coconut bulk sold at 40 cents per pound by Hirshberg’s.

Hirshberg’s

Mogal Committee Interview on Irrigation Project Plans

A Great Falls meeting with Charles P. Williams of the U S Reclamation Service covered a proposed irrigation scheme on the Teton slope near Chateau. The commercial club delegates outlined landowner requests and said an application for using the Piskun reservoir will be filed. Williams noted he could not speak for the department and outlined steps for presenting the case, with engineers to verify details after application.

Teton Slope Chateau Commercial Club Charles P. Williams Denver United States Reclamation Service Great Falls Phil I. Cole T. O. Larson James Eckford Piskun Williams

Local Notes Highlight Health Visitors and Visits Across Town

Choteau area notes cover pneumonia recoveries and illnesses including Sam Bozlee and P J Reed, with Joyce Kropp seriously ill near Brady. records show visitors from Califormia to Idaho, and local social events, school outings, and community gatherings at Agawam hotel and Spring Creek outing.

Sam Bozlee Joyce Kropp Paul Kropp Brady O. F. Schaefer Chateau O. Peterson Choteau Kate Gerich Lorraine Schaefer Ruth Barnes Jack Reed Jos. Lindseth Teton County Alf Wagnild Pendray Agawam Hotel Mr. Wagnild Danvers Agawam Spring Creek Otto Schaefer

Shelby Plans Largest Camp Ground in Montana

The Shelby chamber of commerce plans an 80 acre camp site for 3 000 to 5 000 cars during the Dempsey Gibbons heavyweight bout in Shelby on July 4. The layout includes 30 foot square plots for cars and tents, water and showers, gas for cooking, and electrical lighting. Police, registration, sanitation, and a fence will protect the grounds, with a 50 cent daily car fee and free gas fuel. The camp sits east of the arena, about a 15 minute walk away.

Vishera Dempsey Gibbons Shelby Shelby Chamber of Commerce

County Agents News Notes on Calcium Phosphate Feed Trial

Stockmen at the C W Burns ranch propose summer and fall experiments feeding calcium phosphate to cattle to reduce rheumatism and bone choking. County Agent Robert Clarkson orders 600 pounds for four local stockmen. Dr Howard Welch suggests improved nutrition could save feed and salt. Project partners include C W Cray James Peebles C W Burns and Frank Salmond. Spaying demonstration in Belleview district draws attendees with about forty five head processed and plans for more clinics.

C. W. Burns Ranch Howard Welch Bozeman Robert Clarkson Welch Tobe Belleview

John Burke Held After Refusal to Post Bond

Deserted by friends, Montana Stockmen's Assoc. president John Burke could not obtain bond for $10 after federal bench warrant for violation of migratory bird law. Deputy J. S. Marshal Sabre arrested him. Great Falls men including F R Van de Putte S S Ford and John Dawson declined to post bond. Burke released Thursday night and to appear before U S Commissioner W S Frary on Friday.

John Burke Montana Stockmen’s Association J. S Sabre Mr. Burke Wardeg Burke Federal Marshal Sabre United States W. S. Frary Montana

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