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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
2
A Tennessee mother offers her thirteen year old son to the Union Army to drum for the boys in blue. He proves brave on marches and in battle until mortally wounded when his legs are lost to a tourniquet. He dies after a noble service in defense of his country.
A retelling of Ethan Allen leading 83 Green Mountain volunteers to seize Fort Ticonderoga on May 9 1775. The assault on the sleeping garrison yielded prisoners and a swift surrender after Allen compelled Captain Delaplace to capitulate under threat of the sword. The victory boosted Continental resolve with Allen’s account noting the dawn over Ticonderoga.
T. L. Bench Andrew Dale and Martin Grunberg journeyed to Choteau for a ciphering contest at the public schools. Several locals attended events and noted fire at the Bottenhagen home while uninsure d. the family will reside in a granary until spring rebuilding. The Johnson and Bynum communities also reported activities and visits.
A roundup of community events and family news from Dry Forks, Blackleaf, and nearby areas. Farmers busy with spring work, visits by Mrs. Collins and other locals, roads to Pendroy discussed, and minor incidents at farms including a near fire at Fred Woodward’s ranch.
A condensed segment extols Daniel Webster's calls for liberty and union. It emphasizes devotion to country, future generations, and the sacred trust to preserve and transmit the nation’s prosperity, honor, and power.
Hurrying khaki clad crowds come with a rumble of wagon trains and cavalry hooves as the guard is summoned again to maintain order in the streets.
A historical reflection echoes Nathan Hale and Horace on dying for country. It recalls Col Owen Roberts who fell at Stone and his loyal son rushing to his side. The expiring veteran blesses him, passes a sword, and bids him return to duty.
The article discusses the symbolic ties of Washington and Franklin, noting Washington’s sword as a symbol of duty to the country and Franklin as the engineer of intellect and industry. It frames their roles as essential to national preservation of peace and liberty.
Axel Lindberg completed final proof on his homestead at Chateau. Louis Holberg Edwin Hedlund and Ed Johnson traveled to Great Falls Saturday evening. A stranger sought medical aid. Nine months into the school term a short program was given by younger pupils while older pupils were at examinations in Chateau. Pupils with perfect attendance this year include Elenore and Gladys Hane. Mrs M H Stone the teacher left for Kalispell Friday. Miss Vina Johnson visited Chateau Friday and had dental work done. Ben Gordon went to Great Falls Tuesday. Ed Bakker sold his homestead to a Chicago Illinois party and plans to move to Washington soon. Messrs Haskel and Armburger drove to Great Falls Saturday. Dr Lord from Chateau was called to the Valentine home last Monday due to Mrs Valentine’s illness. Henry Grossman left for Michigan last Tuesday. J E Brandenburg made final proof on his homestead last Monday. Mrs A E Holm is ill with quinsy and rheumatism. J P Huidekoper and family visited Chateau Saturday. The bell for the Johnson Schoolhouse has finally arrived after a long shipment from Minnesota since February.
Reports from Fairfield Times and Bynum Herald detail farm and real estate activity in Montana. An Andrew Boe 160 acre farm near Bole sold for 10000 dollars, while W M Watson bought townsite business land and a residence from A C Schaefer. A spring prairie fire near Brady burned Quamme fields but was confined by roads and water.
William Hodeskiss sues George J. Seely and unknown claimants over title to land in Teton County Montana. The complaint seeks to quiet title on two hundred acres described as the south half of the northeast quarter and southeast quarter of section 36 township 26 north range 6 west, with all adverse interests resolved. Defendants are summoned to answer within twenty days or risk default judgment.
Notice of guardian ETHEL L. ZEIMANTZ selling Audrey Zeimantz's undivided half interest in South Half of Northwest Quarter and West Half of Northeast Quarter of Section Two, Township 29 North Range 3 West Montana Meridian. Auction at Choteau Montana court house front door June 2 1917 at 2 pm, cash with 10 percent day of sale, balance upon court confirmation. Sale subject to district court approval. First pub May 11.
Caption of the complaint seeks a decree declaring the plaintiff sole owner in fee simple of the lands in question and barring all defendants from asserting any adverse claims. Witness dated May 22 1917 with court seal. Coffey Greene attorneys for plaintiff Chateau Montana first publication May 25 1917.
In the District Court of Montana G M Coffey executor seeks an order to sell part of the real estate of Jonathan E Webb deceased. The court directs all interested parties to appear May 31 1917 at 10 a m in Chateau Montana to show cause why the sale should not be granted. Publication required weekly for four weeks in The Chateau Montanan. Judge H W Ewing. Dated April 27 1917. First publication May 4 1917.
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