Commissioners Proceedings for September 1919 at Choteau
The Teton county commissioners met in regular session in Choteau on September 5 1919 with A J Flynn Cha P Crane and R D Andersen present and M A O'Neil as clerk The board discussed a Sept 2 1919 election authorizing $150000 to aid seed grain and food relief drawing warrants at 7 percent and governed by house bill 12 The minutes from prior meetings were approved A petition sought to declare a road abandoned and October 9 1919 was set for hearing The board reviewed and audited county claims and authorized the Agawam territory as part of Herd District No 1 for 12 months from Oct 6 1919 with notice to be published and adjourned to Sept 8 1919 The 1919 county valuation was reported with railroad value $7342133 and state equalization value $1118509.
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Board of County Commissioners
Teton County
Montana
Chateau
Said County
Cours
A. J. Flynn
P. Crane
R. D. Andersen
M. A. O’neil
Charles P. Crane
Teton
R. D. Anderson
A. J. Plynn
Township 23
Chtteau-Augusta
Choteau-Augusta
J.H. Odenwald
G. J. Trescott
Robert Murray
Bynum Herd
Pondera
Bynum Herald
A.J. Flynn
Chas. P. Crane
County Board of Emalization
Sereserseeereeeeoee Railroad
State Board of Equalization
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State Livestock Fund General School
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City of Chateau Neceenverenseesesepasacoesuey
Seaeneane
Weennese
State schools report 25 percent enrollment rise
Helena Oct 16 enrollment in the four state institutions increased about 25 percent from last year, totaling around 1600. The normal school shows a drop countrywide, while state schools see more male students, with equal male female balance at the university and a two to one male lead at Bozeman College. Apples on sale Saturday. Hirshberg's attorney Stanley R. Foot left for Kalispell for temporary matters.
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Helena
E. C. Elliott
Montana
State University
State College
Bozeman
Stanley R. Foot
Kalispell
Red Cross Elects New Officers in Teton County Chapter
The Teton County Chapter of the American Red Cross elected new officers at the county courthouse. Chairman Miss Margaret Nagle, Vice Chairman Dr Sweat, Secretary Clara Carson, Treasurer A H Doughty, and an executive board led by J C Morgan and Mrs deYong. The chapter shifts from wartime to peacetime work, funding local needy cases and coordinating food fuel and clothing with county help. Contacts were sent to cooperating branches to secure support, with national aid available if needed.
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Teton County
American Red Cross
Court House
Margaret Nagle
Dr. Sweat
Clara Carson
A. H. Doughty
J. C. Morgan
deYong
Gorham
P. I. Cole
T. H. Pridham
Bateman
Red Cross
Montandan
Pioneer preacher Bro Van Orsdel gravely ill in Chinook
Rev W W Van Orsdel, famed Methodist pioneer, suffered a stroke at the Réicet home in Chinook and is being brought to Great Falls likely Friday or Saturday. Clergy say his health may end his active ministry though his mind grows clearer and he shows small improvements.
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W. W. van Orsdel
Réicet
Chinook
Great Falls
Philo Haynes
J. A. Martin
van Orsdel
Mr. Haynes
Montana
Ledgerwood Wins Contest Contract on Homestead Claim
Word from the land office confirms Dan Ledgerwood’s homestead entry victory in a contest case. A separate action against Leslie N. Robinson near Brady was decided against him, with an appeal to the secretary of the interior planned.
Wilson on Way to Regain His Wanted Health
President Wilson shows signs of improvement as the gland issue is resolved and no new complications arise. Mrs Wilson provides only news, while Rear Admiral Grayson limits potentially distressing information to protect the president's nerves.
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Wilson
Washington
White House
Grayson
Miss Bunnell Absent As Great Falls Visitor Teaches
Miss Bunnell the domestic science teacher has been away in Great Falls for two weeks for medical treatment. Miss Fowler of Great Falls substitutes. Fidelis Literary Society showcased a program with Kathryn Willis and Louise Willis in recitations and songs. Senior class and faculty planned the Annual staff at a Monday meeting and enjoyed a taffy pull afterward. Byra Hill returns, increasing the senior class to thirteen. Halloween party plans move forward. Basketball practices begin under Principal Williamson. The senior class also produced poems. The Dry Land Farmer poem laments drought and hail on a wheat field and a farmer’s bleak view of the harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrna Cole
Bunnell
Great Falls
Miss Fowler
Fidelis Literary Society
Kathryn Willis
Local Sheep Sales Reported near Conrad and Surrounding Towns
The Montanan notes recent livestock sales across the region. Coffey and Wellenstein of Pendroy sold 1,400 sheep to McCain of Great Falls. John Sullivan of Bynum sold 1,400 sheep to Roberts of Chinook. Robert Johnston of Dupuyer sold 500 mixed sheep to McCain of Great Falls. C. S. McDonaly and Son of Choteau sold 2,100 sheep to Roberts of Chinook. Earl Yeager of Chouteau sold 300 head of wethers to Armstrong of Great Falls. A new livestock firm at Conrad, with J. E. Ritchie, Chas. Davis, and F. D. Kingsbury, bought a large band of sheep to range near Conrad.
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Montanan
Coffey & Wellenstein
Pendroy
McCain
Great Falls
John Sullivan
Bynum
Roberts
Chinook
Robert Johnston
Dupuyer
C. S. McDonaly & Son
Choteau
Earl Yeager
Wethers
Armstrong
Conrad
Chas. Davis
F. D. Kingsbury
Major Baldwin Taken With Severe Illness
Major M. D. Baldwin, member of the state fish and game commission, returned from Missoula where he had been ill for several days with very high blood pressure and periods of unconsciousness. He could not travel east across the mountains, but his condition improved enough to return to his office.
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Kalispell
M. D. Baldwin
State Fish and Game Commission
Missoula
Mrs Larson Named Chairman for Roosevelt Memorial in County
Mrs Larson wife of Senator T O Larson of this city has been appointed chairman for this county of the Woman's Roosevelt Memorial Association and has accepted. Subscriptions planned total 4000 in Montana to the Roosevelt fund and Tetons share is 30 dollars.
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Larson
T. O. Larson
Woman's Roosevelt Memorial Association
Montana
Roosevelt Fund
Teton
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Hirshberg’s
Red Gross
Bro. van
B. C
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Major Baldwin
Mrs. Larson
Teton’s
Weather Report
U “Ao
Citizens State Bank OF
Sand Deposit Boxes
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