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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
1
The piece argues that a town’s fate hinges on its citizens energy and public spirit more than natural endowments. It urges merchants farmers and residents to unite share optimism boost local enterprise and publicize advantages to create jobs and growth.
Episcopal minister Rev. Leon F. Haley appeals to Chateau residents to form a strong churchgoing habit starting Sunday November 2. He urges cooperation among citizens to save the town, notes morning services at 10 30, Sunday School 11 30, and evening 7 45 with special music by Holland and Reade.
Since our last report marriage licenses have been issued by James Gibson clerk of the district court as follows Merrit N Waters 30 of Dun Kirk and Anna Marie Mickelson 26 of Shelby Thomas F Gibbons 39 of Conrad and Celia Nugent 39 of Troy N Relinquishment 7 miles south of town For particulars inquire at Montanan office pf
Civil cases filed since the last report include F. L. Buzzell versus Great Northern railway company for damages filed Oct 25. Alexander Truchot as executor of Francois Truchot’s estate sues C. H. Wilcox for debt on Oct 27. Connor and Earhart v Ole G Ostensor for debt on Oct 28. H W Bateman v Charles and Annie Hayton for debt on Oct 29. Letters of administration issued to Wm W Gamble for Roger S Gamble estate.
The First Methodist church holds its First Quarterly Conference from November 1 to 4 with Rev. J A Martin the newly appointed district superintendent in charge of regular services.
The program lists services from Saturday November 1 with a 7 45 PM evening service a quarterly conference at 8 45 PM and a Sunday November 2 schedule including Worship and communion at 10 30 AM Sunday School 11 30 AM Epworth League at 7 PM and Evening Worship at 7 45 PM A reception is planned Monday November 3 at 8 PM.
At the West end school house meeting of the Society of Equity, four car loads of Bear Creek coal are ordered for Paris and Collins, plus one car of Pride of Judith flour for Collins. Members criticize local merchants for high prices and urge fair profits to keep business home.
Railway work resumes Saturday to lay two miles to reach Bynum by Sunday. A mixed train operates daily except Sunday between Bynum and Power starting Monday morning. Several scheduled connections, times, and intermediate stops are listed for No. 368 and related trains linking Power, Choteau, Junction, Cordova, Sloan, Limington, Paris, Claude, Slume, Chateau, and final arrival at Bynum.
Local merchants note growing demand for quality writing papers as shoppers praise the Hotein Drug Co for offering some of the nicest packing and stationery options in town.
Dr and Mrs H Beaupre and daughter Edna arrived from Sweet Grass to resume management of their hotel the Beaupre, signaling a continuation of the family operation in the town.
County board met in Conrad with Chairman Marsh and Commissioners approving claims for lumber livery medical care and bridge work. Viewers named for road No. v d4 and funds shifted among road and bridge accounts. Jail construction contract approved and road engine orders considered for shipment in March.
Regular correspondent reports visits from Alfred Schibstad family from Powers and others including Mary Lindseth of Chateau and Ruth Hanson and Currin Davison guests at Carl Hanson home. New baby girl born to C S Hanson, A H Gamble, and others. Residents move to ranches near Collins and Brady while Farmers Equity meets and coal ordered for winter.
The note reports rising flag subscriptions and a clean attendance balance with only one pupil leaving so far this year. It mentions a spirited basketball game where Public school beat the third team 14 to 10 and notes widespread exam exemptions especially in the second year geometry class.
Listing notes a 6x8 cabin for sale priced by lumber in a city setting. Built only one month ago. Respond via box 62 in Choteau for further details.
Notice states the sale of Peter Eyraud's property, advertised for November 5, is postponed. Guardian Edward J. Hirshberg signs the notice.
The McKenzie Matke Mercantile Co of Valier plans a general store in Limington. Construction is underway and will be rushed to completion. The company is financially strong and will carry a complete line of merchandise in every department for Limington residents.
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