Militia Boys Soon at Home
E. J. Liptack of Company M has returned from the Mexican border and will stay a few days before mustering out. Militia troops are in good health and spirit, with a two to three week muster out process ahead, including a parade and final examinations. Relatives gather across Montana to welcome them as Capt. H. J. McGregor aids in discharge work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Liptack
Company M
Helens
Helena
Fort Harrison
H. J. McGregor
Hospital Corps
Equity National Bank Charter Sought in Farmington Montana
The Equity National Bank seeks a charter for a new Farmington institution. Interested parties include Henry Davidson, H A Prescott, Miller, E Directorrest, W B Stalgio, Jokishoteane, and C Wagezild of Farmington as the corresponding contact in Montana Banker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
Montana
Equity National Bank
Henry Davidson
H. A. Prescott
Ih. Miller
E. Dr¢cTorrest
Aid
W. B. Stalgiotkar
Joki¢ Shoteane
C. Wagezild
Equity News warns farmers over charter and bank plans
The Montana Equity News notes that Equity at national, state, or county levels has no involvement with an external charter application. It says Equity will help farmers form their own banks and will have a representative in Farmington on October 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equity
Farmington
Montana Equity News
The Well-Fooled Public Over Eight Hour Rail Wage Scheme
A critical deriding of the eight hour principle in railroad work. The piece argues the public is misled about costs and overtime. It notes train crews already work ten hours and will not gain eight hour shifts, with pay evolving to overtime after eight hours. It cites Detroit to Buffalo and Detroit to Chicago runs as examples of short hours with quartering pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Buffalo
Chicago
Milwaukee Railroad Track Progress Near Farmington
The Milwaukee railroad work has accelerated with the siding laid at Chateau and the main line advancing up the hill toward Farmington. A reduced crew slows progress, but operations resumed today and the Agawam terminus should be reached in a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Railroad
Chateau
Farmington
Agawam
Civil cases filed in district court in October
A list of civil actions filed in the district court since the last report includes foreclosures, appeals, divorces, debt suits, abstracts of judgment, deed reform, and damages. Notable parties include A G Wedge Jr and Charles Edwin Smith, Marguerette Smith, Fred Coler, Stinson Hollinger vs R P McDermand, Albert L Ralston and Florence Ralston, Nellie Hirshberg and others, Conrad Mercantile Co. and Ma bel Staton, Banking Corporation of Montana vs Michel Hasquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk of the District Court
A. G. Wedge, Jr
Charles Edwin Smith
Marguerette Smith
Fred Coler
Stinson & Hollinger
R. P. McDermand
Albert L. Ralston
Florence Ralston
St. Anthony & Dakota Elevator Co
Samuel Bussard
Conrad Mercantile Co
Mabel Staton
Nellie R. Hirshberg
Andrew D
William W
Arvilla
Albert J
Grace
Susan D
Ene M
Jerene
Jwisick
Cizsler
the Banking Corporation of Montana
Michel Hasquet
Chicago Attorney Frank W. Jones to Speak on Prohibition
Hon. Frank W. Jones of Chicago will address Chateau’s public on Wednesday October 25 on the evils of prohibition. He is a former three term state senator and representative two terms from his district and currently Illinois prison commissioner and president of the Illinois Tax Reform Association. Jones won notable tax cases against the Marshall Field estate International Harvester and Billings estate and secured an injunction against Walter L. Fisher halting a $10 000 yearly city salary. Come and hear him. Ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Jones
Chicago
Chateau
Illinois
Illinois Tax Reform Association
Jones
Marshall Field Estate
International Harvesting Company
Billings Estate
Walter L. Fisher
Fisher
Ady
Marriage Licenses Issued by District Court Clerk
Since the last report James Gibson district court clerk issued licenses to Lucius R Nanamaker from Chateau and Mabel Kennessy from Power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gibson
Lucius R. Nanamaker
Chateau
Mabel Kennessy
Capt Verge Arrives From Helena for Short Stay
Capt. W. L. Verge came up from Helena last night to remain for a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Verge
Helena
Cut Bank Republicans Rally Draws Big Crowd
A large Cut Bank rally drew a near capacity audience as Republicans gave strong speeches. Sen. candidate Charles N. Pray challenged war talk while Gov. candidate Frank J. Edwards criticized the Democrats and urged constructive policy. The event highlighted graft and bond issues tied to state officials, with a local male quartet providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cut Bank
Charles N. Prey
Senate
Frank J. Edwards
Pray
Edwards
Montana
Butte State Bank
Northwestern Trustee Company
Chateau
Bose State Bank Incorporation Filed in County Clerk Office
Articles of incorporation for Bose State Bank show capital stock of 20000 dollars all subscribed. Directors listed are Wm Wallace, Chas A Admonson, H G Lescher, Richard Gorter and P O Nasse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bose State Bank
Wm. Wallace
Chas. A. Admonson
H. G. Lescher
Richard Gorter
P. O. Nasse
Raid at Gold Leaf Bar Nabs Seven Men Gambling Suspects
A raid by Sheriff Miller and a deputy at about 10 PM above the Gold Leaf Bar arrested seven men. Complaints filed against Houck a former local barber and against Fisher and a man named Stranger. A supply of chips and cards seized as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Leaf
Miller
Houck
Wilson’s Weakness and the Call to Strength
A critical editorial charging President Wilson with failing to protect Americans and defend the nation. It argues he has answered force with notes, neglected national security, and wasted four years, leaving citizens to demand respect and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
High School Notes on Literary Society and Activities
The literary society session moved from Friday to Monday with Hazel Harris piano solo and Ruth Daley speaking on the schools benefits. A farce Wanted a License to Wed delighted the audience, featuring Mildred Forrest and Tom Radcliffe. Florence Diley read The Unknown Rider, and Lawrence Jackson gave a cornet solo. The society was dissolved by Mr Dietrich for lack of participation and dues, with plans to reorganize under stricter commitment. Other items include Bessie and Bernice Moore returning, Jack Radcliffe’s appendectomy, domestic science menus, new thermometers, glee club’s first meeting and an upcoming operetta, and quarterly exams scheduled for the 30th and 31st. Mr G H Chateau, Mont, letter about buying butter shows 39c to 42c pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literary Society
Hazel Harris
Ruth Daley
Mildred Forrest
Tom Radcliffe
David Stonehouse
Mildred
Tom
Leo Steele
Florence Diley
Lawrence Jackson
Mildred Houck
Dietrich
Breneman
Edwards Challenges Governor to Nightly Joint Debate
The Montana Record-Herald reports a longtime practice by Mr. Edwards of inviting opponents to open public discussions. He now challenges Governor Stewart to meet him in joint debate on campaign issues before the public, withMontana awaiting the answer during the ongoing seventeen year water fight in Helena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Edwards
Stewart
Edwards
Helena
Montana Record-Herald
Forest Office Upgraded with New Lewis and Clark Supervisor
Dwight L. Beatty, formerly with Flathead National Forest at Missoula, becomes the new supervisor of Lewis and Clark National Forest arriving Friday night to assume duties. Acting Supervisor Jefferson remains as assistant. Ranger Claude Townsend will be detailed to work in the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight L. Beatty
Flathead National Forest
Missoula
Lewis and Clark National Forest
Jefferson
Claude Townsend
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Milwaukee
Larry McLean
Wan, Wi
Farmington Soon Eosece
Bynum
Dupuyer
Porter
Conrad
Teo
East Pondera
Oe Brownell
Vii
Valier
Williams
A Mansoon
Red River Eens
Lubec
Joseph Hirshberg
Julius Hirshberg
Hirshberg Brothers
Teton County
Choteau, Montana
Jack Radcliffe
Bessie Moore
Nan Burrell
Glee Club
Wallace Frost
Dewey
Forest Office
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