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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1918
Page
4
Harry W. Timothy announces five years of public record training in Teton County and prior service as deputy assessor and deputy clerk. He pledges loyal, capable service, favors public duty over private gain, and promises not to use the office for military exemptions while highlighting his patriotism and family.
The piece notes Dr Lanstrum’s Swede ancestry includes Civil War and Mexican War relatives and argues Governor Stewart’s accusations against Scandinavians are improper. It depicts the loyalty of Montanans with Scandinavian roots and criticizes the Bozeman speech as harming public regard for Stewart.
The Red Cross seeks volunteers to knit worn clothing for soldiers as winter nears. Republicans aid epidemic control with Dr. Lanstrum assisting state leaders. Democratic officials’ wives organize Walsh for Senator clubs, prompting debate on wartime mobilization and political activity.
Admitted to the bar in 1892 Charles H. Cooper practiced in state and federal courts. He advocates justice plain and swift without technicalities delays prejudice or unnecessary costs in legal matters.
The letter lauds Montanan women aiding the Red Cross and urges the Walsh club to start knitting for soldiers. It praises rural women for criticizing those who mix Red Cross work with politics and calls for more knitting and less political activity.
A. J. Bernard, brother in law of Chester Hale, dies in St. Paul this week from Spanish influenza. Mrs. Bernard's stepfather left for St. Paul immediately after receiving the telegram. The note mentions photography as essential and promotes merick Studio in Choteau as the best place for portraits.
The text argues furnaces will burn with economic restraint rather than zeal this year and urges vocational education to persist after the war. It notes Uncle Sam’s burdened program has fallen short, and comments that the central empire’s peace offensive was clearly identified and deceived no one.
An article questions a sensational claim about the kaiser going crazy and notes a woman's discomfort in crowded public transport. It also satirizes the Turkish government, calling it the ridiculous porte as a repeated political quip.
Jos Hirshberg and Co offer a 20 percent discount on ladies coats suits and hats in a current sale. The notice highlights a clear price cut across women’s apparel at the store.
We thank friends neighbors schools and lodges for the beautiful flowers and many acts of kindness during the sickness and death of our beloved wife and mother Bessie Harrison and father LMU biases J. G. Jackson and family.
Resolution of School District No. 62 Teton County Montana authorized sale of eight coupon bonds worth 500 dollars each totaling 4000 dollars. Bonds mature in fifteen years, redeemable in ten, bearing interest not over a stated rate, to purchase two school sites and build two schools. Bids due November 16 1918 with 50 dollar certified check. sale at clerk's office Gilman Montana.
Notice to creditors and all persons having claims against Helena Tretten deceased. Four months after first publication to present claims to Oscar Lietz administrator at 201-303 Ford Building Great Falls Montana. Attorney George A Judson 201303 Ford Building Great Falls Montana. First publication October 18 1918.
Notice is hereby given that the taxes on all real and personal property for 1918 for state county school districts the cities Chateau Conrad Cut Bank and the town of Waler are now due and payable at the County Treasurer office at the Court House of Teton County Montana at Chateau if not paid by 6 o clock p m November 30 1918 a penalty of ten percent will be added plus publication and interest charges. Taxpayers who do not receive the regular itemized tax notice by November 10 should advise the County Treasurer.
Notice is hereby given that at a directors meeting on October 10 1918 an assessment of five dollars per share is levied on the capital stock payable by November 12 1918 to Kenneth McKenzie secretary and treasurer Chateau Montana. Unpaid stock on November 12 1918 will be delinquent and advertised for sale and may be sold November 30 1918 to cover the delinquent assessment and advertising costs.
Administration of Fritz A. B. Linke lists real estate for sale in Teton County Montana. Terms require cash with ten percent to auctioneer day of sale and balance upon court confirmation. Purchaser may assume a $600 mortgage or pay it off. right to reject bids reserved. First publication October 11 1918.
Administrator of the estate of Allison Garrett will sell at public auction on November 9 1918 at 2 pm Lots 1 2 and 3 in Block 18 Townsite of Bynum Montana including real estate and personal items horse saddle sundry brands irons and notes. Cash or 20 percent cash with balance in one year at 8 percent secured by first mortgage and subject to court confirmation. Auction at the lot site with right to reject any bids.
Directors levy an assessment of 2.00 per share payable by November 10, 1918 to E J Hirshberg at First National Bank Chateau Montana. Unpaid stocks as of November 10, 1918 will be advertised for sale and sold December 15, 1918 at 2 p.m. at the court house front door in Choteau to cover delinquent assessment and sale costs. Dated Choteau Montana September 26, 1918.
Summons in the district court case Ostensee versus all claimants to the southwest quarter of section 35 in township 29 north range 4 west Montana. Defendants must answer within sixty days of first publication or the court will determine estate rights and heirship of a deceased entryman. Clerk Paul Jacobson signed August 19 1918.
Memorandum lists individuals asserting interest or lien adverse to plaintiff including Mrs G Egge Butterfield Minn Ole Haatvedt Butterfield Minn Annund Haatvedt Narstad Minn Anemond Haatvedt Stanwood Wash filed by O Leary and Doyle Great Falls Montana with first publication August 30 1918 and last October 11 1918.
Administratrix bessie kirby of the George W Kirby estate announces claims must be filed with vouchers within four months of the first publication. Claims should be exhibited at the office of Geo W Magee in the courthouse Chateau Montana Teton County. Dated September 11 1918. GEO W MAGEE attorney for administratrix. First publication Sept 13 1918.
To The Voters of Teton County the republican nominee pledges efficient economical service if elected. He notes January 1 1919 Prohibition law taking effect and promises strict enforcement.
Public notice of a 1918 Montana constitutional amendment to Section 2 Article 12 proposing that evidences of debt secured by mortgages may be exempt from taxation. It outlines submission to voters at the next general election, official ballot wording, repeal of conflicting acts, and certification by Secretary of State Co. T. Stewart with dates August 2 to October 25, 1918.
Betty E Pierce files a district court suit in Teton County Montana seeking to quiet title to the Southwest Quarter of Section 17 Township 26 North Range 4 West within ninety days after first publication. The suit names unknown defendants claiming adverse interests in the land and seeks to adjudge Pierce as rightful owner and bar any claim by others. First publication September 6 1918.
Estate of Norman A Huselid deceased asks creditors and claimants to exhibit vouchers within four months after first publication. Filings must go to the administrator at Laurel Yellowstone County Montana. Dated Chateau Montana August 30 1918 first publication September 6 1918.
October 1918 notice states the administrator will sell at public auction on November 7 1918 at 2 pm in Section 9 Township 24 North Range 1 West to the highest bidder for cash or 20 percent cash with balance in one year at 8 percent secured by first mortgage on real estate. The sale covers all estate interests in the described lots and parcels. Confirmation by the District Court is required.
General Allenby moves to complete a strategic push in the Holy Land, aiming to drive Turkish forces from sacred territory, a feat not achieved by Christian powers in centuries.
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