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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1918
Page
10
Lorentz Hanson visits Wyoming with his sons. Bertram Guthriel and T H Givens move between locations. A birth is recorded at Chateau hospital. November 1 deadline for unpaid subscriptions. Mrs. Jim Taylor aids the sick in Fairfield then returns home. Schools close due to influenza. Ruth Hale ill at home. Ads note 20 percent discounts and advertising rates.
The Montanan faces a difficult week as Mrs Trescott the publisher’s wife is gravely ill with pneumonia after influenza. Her daughter, Mrs Jameson, narrows at home nursing, while the intertype’s pot failed until EE. DL. Jourdonnais from the Acantha’s force aided. Mrs Trescott’s condition remains critical but hopeful for recovery.
Six room house for rent in Chateau. Inquiries directed to Herman Bam berger.
A son was born October 21 at the Chateau hospital to Mr and Mrs LeRoy Searls of Bynum. In a letter to friends Mrs J C Taylor who traveled to New York for the winter reports an influenza epidemic and a serious illness of her stepfather and her two young daughters. She hopes to return to Montana once they recover.
Arnold G. Baker received a telegram from the adjutant general in Washington notifying his appointment as first lieutenant engineers and ordering him to report to the commanding officer at Fort Dodge within ten days. He plans to depart early next week to begin his new duties.
Harry E. Wilson age 57 and son Rex B. Wilson age 22 of a traveling theater troupe died this week from Spanish influenza. Father died at Pendroy on Saturday and son at McGregor hospital in town. both buried at Chateau Cemetery. James Johnston Jr ranger at Ear Mountain forest station west of Choteau died Tuesday night from pneumonia after influenza. funeral held at Choteau Cemetery under Choteau Lodge No 44 A F and A M. Johnston a native of Glasgow born August 11 1889 came to the U S 18 years ago and married Pearl Shivers three years ago, daughter Marchet Irene about two.
Mrs Emma Behee wife of Earl Bebee died Sunday morning at home from complications of influenza She was taken to Manchester for burial She is survived by her husband and a young daughter Train No 269 on the Cho Sau Pendrey branch derailed near Flume Saturday evening after striking two cows The engine passed the castle but the baggage car derailed wrecking crew required Great Falls to clear the wreck. no injuries reported.
John Landsverk died last week at Camp Lewis Washington from pneumonia following Spanish flu. He was 36 and had enlisted despite draft age. Funeral held at Fairfield Lutheran Church Rev Lunde officiating. Survived by his parents Mr and Mrs N J Landsverk siblings and Melvin Landsverk in France with the Army.
Martin James Wallace known as Jimmie, son of Mr and Mrs William Wallace of Chateau and Bole, died at Fort Sam Houston near San Antonio from the Spanish influenza. His remains were shipped to Choteau for burial with Masonic services. He was about 22, born September 14, 1896 in Helena, moved to Cascade ranch near Bole, enlisted in the quartermaster department two months earlier, and had been stationed at Fort Sam Houston. He is survived by his parents, two sisters Ethelandr Belle Wallace and Shirley Wallace, and one brother.
Red Cross notes list weekly sewing room workers for October with names by date and evening shift. It also lists grain sale donation checks from Cleive, the Teton county chapter allotment of sweaters, petticoats, comfort bags, pads, and gauze stock. Shipments from auxiliaries include shirts, sweaters, socks, wristlets, and quilts with a final note of a one dollar donation for the examination Tuesday evening.
Notice warns readers to pay up by November 1 to avoid suspension of service. It emphasizes timely renewal and reminds that unpaid subscribers will lose delivery of the newspaper.
Montana voters face a November 6 ballot question approving bonds of 256000 to finance a terminal grain elevator at Great Falls. The plan funds debt service from a grain storage tax and, if insufficient, allows a land tax on agricultural property. The article also notes local Spanish influenza impact, postal inspector activity at Chateau, and the death of Sam H. Ziegler from influenza.
Mrs. Robert Clarkson and her children paused in Great Falls yesterday during a trip from Chinook to Choteau to establish residence, the Great Falls Tribune reports.
A weekly notice from Teton County Abstract Co. lists patents and property transfers filed with the county clerk. It details ownership changes including Boutier, Wren, Earhart, Townsite Co., and others across townships, ranges, and sections, with several $1.00 or nominal sums and a note of local business ads.
A Montana farm owner seeks buyers as dozens of options are available. If a buyer offers the right price and terms, a rapid sale is possible. Contact T DL McDonald in Brady for details and to arrange negotiations.
In appreciation for the help and comfort during the illness of the Morgan children and the loss of little Zay the Morgan family expresses heart felt thanks for favors and floral offerings.
Voters in Teton County are reminded of the Non-Partisan League endorsement of a candidate. The note asserts the endorsement was secured without proper notice or consent and questions the process behind it.
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