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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1916
Page
6
Interest surges as a large natural gas flow is struck at the 800 foot level of the Conrad Oil and Gas Company well. The gas, wet petroleum gas, now burns strongly when ignited and endangers the drilling rig, while operators continue to expect oil at greater depth.
A frame building on Maryland street once the Spencer hotel caught fire. The James started early, firefighters arrived quickly and contained the blaze. Damages are estimated at 300 dollars.
Two good Percheron stallions sold to buyers within ten miles east of town and eight miles west at West Chateau Percheron Horse Company. The dark gray, rugged, large stallions entice farmers seeking stock improvement and breeding mares. J. R. Justice, Galesburg, Illinois. Cabbage plant for sale. Inquire at the Choteau House. Potatoes of finest quality for sale, J. L. Gleason.
In the District Court of Montana Eighth Judicial District Teton County the matter concerns the estate of Allie F. Peck deceased with John R. K. Gleason serving as administrator. The order of hearing and related proceedings are noted as part of the probate process.
The Rocky Mountain Fire Insurance Company and others sue for mortgage foreclosure on lands in township 21 north range 3 west, alleging a loan of 1000.01 dollars with interest and attorney fees. Judge James Gibson, clerk, and AJH Gray of Great Falls, Montana, represent the plaintiff.
The town council of Choteau Montana proposes extending the corporate limits to include Coffey's Addition. The resolution was passed on May 1 1916 and a twenty day public period follows from the first publication.
The Clerk of the Town of Caoteau invites written expressions from resident freeholders on approving or disapproving an extension of town boundaries. If not disapproved by a majority, the Council will pass a resolution extending the boundaries at its next regular meeting after twenty days. Dated May 1, 1916.
Notice announces special meetings of the Board of County Commissioners of Teton County Montana to address road and bridge matters and other legal business. Meetings set for May 20 1916 May 30 Conrad May 31 June 1 1916 Waller June 7 8 1916 Missing town names: Imbat Cut Bank. Henry Radcliffe chairman C G Garrett county clerk attest.
Sealed bids will be received by the school board of district No 24 Kulma until June 8 1916 for the erection of a new school house. Plans will be in the hands of the chairman Orlo Urich. Clerk Mrs Clara Clearman.
A large audience enjoyed the Windmills of Holand at the high school auditorium Friday. Music and choruses impressed, with popular waltz minuet and gavotte steps. The Ladies Auxiliary under whose auspices the operetta was presented realized a neat sum from proceeds. Miss Rogers directed the production and earned praise.
Filed with the county clerk period ending May 17 lists deeds including Louis Morgan to Lester Still covering sections 25 26 27 and townships 30N 7W and related land parcels. The record also notes transfers involving J Frank Leech and Pearl with further parcel descriptions pending.
Sunday afternoon at the high school diamond Chateau faced the Great Falls Mapes. Buck Weaver pitched for the Mapes and Harry Kenyon for Chateau in a strong contest. A flat bat dodge was tried and a Mapes homer opened the scoring while Dagger’s peg from the outfield nailed a baserunner.
Leech to John G. Uselman one dollar for lot 4 section 6 127n r7w. Mae P. Crampton and husband to Manford E. Jones and Stephen R. Quimby one dollar notes section details. Dutton Townsite Company to Gunda M. Knutson one dollar lots 4 5 6 block 2 Townsite of Dutton Montana. Emma E. Ryan to T. J. Sollom eight thousand dollars swt section t Bin 75 w. Aura M Woods and Claude M Woods to Robert K. Gusseck one dollar nw4 section l1 township 28 north range 1 west. Walier Montana Land & Water Co to Grace Simmons eight hundred dollars sec nvw4 lot 1 sec 31 township 29 north range 13 west. James N. Smith and Grace FE Smith to O. R. Akins one dollar lot 6 block corner T of Dutton.
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