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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1918
Page
8
Second class matter notice lists publishing details in Choteau Montana. Reports births in 1918 and family travels to Astoria Oregon. Local officials and professionals travel for exams and shipyard work while clubs adjust to health rules and election voter counts published.
Hon John W Coburn a Republican candidate for Congress toured Chateau early this week to promote his campaign and advocate for voters in Teton County. The visit focused on rallying support and discussing policy positions ahead of the election.
Mrs. B. S. Merritt arrived in Chateau at the start of the week for a brief visit with her son Harry Merritt. She was traveling from Grand Ledge, Mich where she has resided to Seattle to join Mr. Merritt who has settled there.
Zay Morgan the oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Cu Morgan died yesterday morning at the family home in Waynes County. She was born March 4 19 in the county and lived there until the family moved to the city several 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 in Choteau on Wednesday evening from pneumonia after Spanish influenza. A Yorkshire native, she emigrated to America with her parents, married January 1 1896 at Valparaiso Indiana and moved to Chateau. Four children Lawrence George Margaret M and Bessie Jane survive. Funeral held Thursday at Episcopal church Rev L F Haley officiating. Interment in Choteau cemetery. She was a member of the Choteau Old Settlers association with many friends.
Report mentions A Busey and Mrs Busey visiting Chateau to discuss a political address by Harry Mitchell but the flu prevented the talk. Includes a telegram about Jimmy Wallace son of William Wallace in training at Fort Sam Houston Texas and seriously ill. Also notes Mrs B Core visiting from Butte to Chateau, a rental ad for a six room house, and upcoming Saturday closing time for stores.
Endorsed by neighbors and national-repute men as an efficient loyal citizen. A Montana farmer, war leader, faithful public servant with untiring energy. Two sons in France served as aviators. Paid for by Carl Riddick for Congress Club, Lewistown, Montana.
A week ending October 17 1918 records deeds and land transfers in Teton County Montana with entries involving Titman Holm and wife James A Lothridge Milton D Johnson Peter Jensen A K Prescott and wife Milwaukee Land Co Strassburger Farm Land Co and others plus United States Patents and personal property notes. Emerick Studio advertises photography services as essential for home and departing soldiers.
Dr. Oscar M. Lanstrum republican candidate for U S senator volunteers in Montana public health drive against Spanish influenza. He travels with Dr. Bennett to Chateau and other towns to instruct on prevention and treatment while continuing his campaign, earning praise from state health officials.
The casualty list for October 17 includes the name Frederick C. Hinds of Dutton reported killed in action.
Senators Walsh and Meyers recommended E. C. Day of Helena for district attorney to succeed B. K. Wheeter. Meyers said Day is capable and would make a strong district attorney for the state. Clyde Kraber has returned to Cha teau from a brief trip to Great Falls.
The county board will hold examinations at the court house in Chateau on October 22 23 and 24 evenings. On October 22 at 730 PM candidates include Richard Reiding serial 102 Nels Peter Nilson Taft 108 Markus Johanes Martinson 120 Edwin Walter Bushell 138 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.
An editorial urges churches to close Sunday amid influenza and war. It praises faith and prayer as spiritual strength, notes Camp Custer and soldiers ill with disease, condemns anti prayer sentiment, and honors General Pershing as a man of prayer. It emphasizes sacrifice for the war effort and divine protection.
The article critiques the non partisan league as a covert socialist front injecting candidates into major party tickets to split votes. It ties the league to I W W Bolsheviki and claims it aims for public ownership under a deceptive banner, with Roosevelt noted for skepticism toward such candidates. It contrasts public branding with open party tickets and outlines perceived ideologies across several groups.
There are more farms for sale than buyers with the owner offering one farm and the buyer having many options. If your price and terms suit, contact T. L. McDonald Ce Brady Mont for a quick sale.
The Red Cross lists shipments from various auxiliaries including Bynum sending 10 wash clothes 10 bed shirts 8 chemise 60 pairs of socks Cleiv 7 boys shirts 2 bed shirts 1 pair of socks Dutton 9 bed shirts 5 bath towels 38 pajama sets Power 0 army shirts Dupuyer 50 pairs of socks 5 comfort kits Mrs E M Johnson donated a quilt Mrs Berthame donated 6 napkins Mrs Lemire donated 2 bath towels and 1 comfort pillow
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