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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1920
Page
7
The text lists President TA Ww G HARDING and vice president CALVIN COOLIDGE. It names congressional candidate Carl W. Riddick of Fergus County for the Second District, appearing in a Fergus County record.
A printed ballot slate shows A J Galen and Wm Holloway for Associate Justice, Joseph M Dixon for Governor, Bud Story for Lieutenant Governor, Co T Stewart for Secretary of State, Wellington D Rankin for Attorney General, Geo P Porter for State Auditor, J W Walker for State Treasurer, Samuel M Ross for Railroad and Public Service Commissioner, and May Trumper for Superintendent of Public Instruction. Vote slate includes these Montanan names with their home cities Missoula Helena Gallatin Kalispell Kalispell Butte Kalispell Kalispell.
The ticket lists candidates for Teton County offices including Representatives John B. Bohling Harmon T. Rhoads for six year terms and other county posts. W D Jones of Bynum runs for County Commissioner two year term alongside W J Crittenden of Fairfield for the same seat.
The piece endorses the Republican plan for thorough study of farm prices to curb wild swings. It cites Senator Harding’s pledge for investigation into causes of price fluctuations and targeted remedies after discovery, aiming to align prices with production costs.
A wartime tale recalls absurd feats with a river drinking colt and an expert claim that 945000 high grade army saddles were needed for 104000 cavalry horses. The piece questions the rationale behind such a heavy saddle backload during the war.
The record details insistent demands by horse experts including 800 000 hides, six halters, five nose bags, four covers per expert, and four curry combs. One buyer allegedly spent a fortune on copper branding irons and ordered hoof branding despite its transient marks, raising questions about procurement practices.
The piece notes strong Farmer-Labor Party organization in western states and its potential political impact, alongside a real estate foreclosure sale in Chateau, Montana. It lists specifics about land parcels totaling 1299.51 acres and sets a sale date of October 23, 1920 at 2 p.m. in front of the courthouse. The notice is signed by Sheriff Marty and attorneys Cooper Stephenson and Kolver.
A brown pocketbook containing five twenty dollar bills was found between Citizens State Bank and the Merchants Cafe. Return to Merchants Cafe to claim a fifty dollar reward. Holder: Andrew Kazanis.
Morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon by the pastor. Sunday school at 11 30 Junior League at 3 Epworth League at 7 subject What Christ Does For The Christian Leader Henrietta Stanger Evening sermon at 8 Regular Ladies Industrial meeting Wednesday 3 Bible class 8 Choir rehearsal Thursday League choir Saturday. The pastor aims to show life as a sacred trust and a conscience void of offence toward God and men. You are invited to attend for fellowship music and devotion.
Order of Sale and Decree of Foreclosure issued by the District Court of the Nineteenth Judicial District Montana Teton County on September 25 1920 in Strain Realty Company versus William J Hartman George F E Hotaling Frances L Hotaling Marion Hotaling Doris Hotaling and Gale Hotaling. Defendants must respond as directed to satisfy the judgment recorded September 9 1920. Property described as located in Teton County Montana is to be sold.
In the District Court of Teton county Montana administrator Guy M Wilcox seeks court authority to mortgage the Edwin C Wilcox estate real property. A hearing is set for October 28 1920 at 10 00 AM in Choteau with publication of notice for four weeks in The Choteau Montanan.
Fifty or sixty cattle reported missing near Bynum Montana with brands SB on left ribs and 4 on left ribs. Reward or contact R T Palmer at Bynum for sightings or information.
An order of sale and decree of foreclosure issued September 10 1920 by the District Court of Teton County directs the sale of the SE quarter of the described real property in Montana. The Oregon Mortgage Company Limited obtained judgment against Porter Byers Caroline Byers Phebe M Connor J H Connor and Henry J Reilly on August 12 1920.
Notice is given that on October 9, 1920 at 12 30 pm in front of the Court House door Chateau Montana I will sell the described real property or part to satisfy plaintiff's judgment with interest and costs to the highest bidder for cash Sheriff M G Read Under Sheriff James A Walsh attorney Helena First publication Sept 17 1920
Strain Brothers versus Charles Burnett by writ of execution issued September 13 1920 in Teton County Montana. Property to be sold includes parts of sections 11 14 township 24 north range 6 west at 7 PM October 16 1920 at the courthouse door Chateau Montana. Under-Sheriff I S Martine. Attorneys Cooper Stephenson and Hoover. First publication Sept 24 1920.
The note lists meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month and names Bert Christie as dictator and W. H. Howard as secretary.
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