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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1918
Page
20
Second class matter notice and weekly Choteau items list births marriages and moves. Names include Mrs Boyer and family in Astoria and Mr Savory at county commissioners. Nurses Maud Wilcox sent to Camp Lewis. Carload of Red Cross apples ships in with sale tomorrow.
Hon John W Coburn a Republican candidate for Congress spent the first of the week in Chateau to promote his candidacy and pursue campaign interests in Teton County.
Mrs B S Merritt arrived in Chateau for a short visit with son Harry Merritt. She travels from Grand Ledge Mich where she has resided to join Mr Merritt in Seattle where he is now located.
Fay Morgan, oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Cu Morgan, died yesterday at the family home in Way. She was born in Cade County on March 4, 1909, and lived there until the family moved to the city years ago. Funeral services will be held at the family home this Friday afternoon at 2:30.
Mrs Marie J. Jackson wife of John G. Jackson died at their home from pneumonia after Spanish influenza. A Yorkshire native who moved to America with her parents, she married in 1896 at Valpariso Indiana and settled in Chateau. Survived by four children Lawrence George Margaret M and Bessie Jane. Funeral Thursday at Episcopal church with Rev L F Haley and burial in Choteau cemetery. She was a member of the Choteau Old Settlers association.
A visit by A Busey and Mrs Busey to Chateau failed to produce the planned political address by Harry Mitchell as flu kept him from appearing. Telegram notes Jimmy Wallace of Fort Sam Houston Texas is seriously ill. Mrs B Core visits Château from Butte, six room rental offered, stores to close Saturdays at 6 pm starting Nov 1.
Endorsed by neighbors and national figures as efficient loyal and patriotic Ort is praised as a Montana farmer and leader in war efforts with untiring energy. Two sons serve in France as aviators and the notice is paid for by the Carl Riddick for Congress Club Lewistown Montana.
A weekly list from the Teton County Abstract Co. details deeds and patents filed through the county clerk and recorder. Names include Titman Holm, James A. Lothridge, Milton D Johnson, Peter Jensen, Emma Wells, and Thomas J. Connolly among others, with amounts noted from $1 to $3,200 and references to townships, sections, and subdivisions. The notice ends with an advertisement for Emerick Studio in Choteau, promoting photography for locals and soldiers.
Dr. Oscar M. Lanstrum republican U S senate candidate visited Chateau to aid in Spanish influenza control. He traveled with Dr. Bennett from Oregon, volunteered under the state health department, and planned to tour northern counties providing prevention and treatment guidance amid thousands of statewide cases.
The October 17 casualty list includes Frederick C. Hinds of Dutton reported killed in action.
Washington October 17 Senators Walsh and Meyers recommended E C Day of Helena for district attorney to succeed B K Wheeter Meyers said he had recommended Day six months ago and was glad Walsh joined him Day is described as very able and fit for the post Clyde Kraber returned to Choteau from a brief business trip to Great Falls.
Teton county local board will hold physical examinations at the court house in Chateau on the evenings of October 22 23 and 24. On October 22 at 730 p m examinees include Serial No 102 Richard Reiding 108 Nels Peter Nilson Taft 120 Markus Johannes Martinson 138 Edwin Walter Bushell 202 Bill George Deane 208 John Alexander McDonald 223 Chester Oaker Pratt 226 Leonell Hage 229 George James Webb 231 Harold Ward Genger 235 DeWitt Henry Jones 238 Michael Walsh.
A wartime letter urges continued prayer as churches close in Chateau and across the state due to influenza. It condemns disbelief, lauds General Pershing's faith, and stresses spiritual strength and sacrifice as crucial during the plague and war.
The piece argues the nonpartisan league masks its socialist aims by infiltrating major party tickets, while labeling its program as a blend of I W W Bolshevik and socialist platforms. It also notes Roosevelt’s reserve toward such candidates and outlines regional notes from county exchanges.
There are more farms for sale than buyers with one farm on offer. The owner invites offers and terms for a quick sale. Prospective buyers may contact T. L. McDonald Ce Brady Montana.
The Red Cross lists incoming aid from several auxiliaries including Bynum with wash clothes bed shirts chemise and socks. Cleiv with boys shirts bed shirts and socks. Dutton with bed shirts towels and pajama suits. Power with army shirts. Dupuyer with socks and comfort kits. plus donations from Mrs. E M Johnson a quilt and Mrs. Berthame and Mrs. Lemire with towels napkins and a pillow.
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