Local Notes From Choteau and Surroundings
Fairfield business visitor Wheeler W. Cole toured the county seat yesterday. Milo M. Sabins and wife from Blackleaf country visited Choteau on Wednesday afternoon. Master Howard Doege, visiting relatives in Wyom ing, is due home soon. A marriage license was issued in Great Falls for Lawrence E. Ward and Ines Speer both of Simms. Rev Leon F Haley left Chateau for Madrid New York to visit family before resuming ministry work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler W. Cole
Fairfield
Milo M. Sabins
Blackleaf Country
Choteau
Great Falls
Lawrence E. Ward
Ines Speer
Simms
Leon F. Haley
Chateau
Madrid
New York
Local Farm Visitor and Community Notes From Chateau
W D Jones, Spring Hill farmer and stockman, visited the county seat Wednesday. Mrs F S Doege and children Sterling returned from Portland Oregon after summer with relatives. For sale a three room house with three lots in Hobson addition to Chateau. Mrs A H Barkemeyer to teach sixth grade. her husband with U S Army in Siberia. Mr and Mrs Alden Connor moving to Herman Nebraska for teaching and winter work. Shoes sale at 3 65 by Glasgow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Jones
Spring Hill
F. S. Doege
Harriett
Norma
Sterling
Portland
Oregon
Hobson Addition
E. T. Glasgow
A. H. Barkemeyer
Fairfield
Shulkin Resigns From Choteau Mercantile Co
Lloyd Shulkin and family returned to Choteau last week from an eastward trip. He has resigned his clothing department job at the Choteau Mercantile Co and plans to return to Iowa to work again in a clothing store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Shulkin
Choteau
Shulkin
Choteau Mercantile Co
Iowa
Lillard Bound Over in Land Scandal Case
John S. Lillard formerly of Blackleaf is bound over to the district court in 500 for trial on obtaining money under false pretenses. County Attorney Geo W Magee prosecuted. defense by Phil S Cole. Lillard allegedly sold an 80 acre Blackleaf tract after receiving payment from another party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. DeHaas
John,s. Lillard
Blackleaf
District Court
Geo. W. Magee
Lillard
Phil S. Cole
Wheeler W. Cole Chosen Delegate for Washington Conference
At a Fairfield Community Hall meeting last Thursday evening a large crowd chose Wheeler W. Cole a prominent local farmer as the Chateau-Fairfield delegate to the Washington conference. Chateau will cover half the delegate’s traveling and related costs. Cole aims to depart next Saturday with Northern Montana delegates leaving that city the same evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Wheeler W. Cole
Choteau-Fairfield
Washington
Chateau
Cole
Montana
Lecturer Returns From Missoula Summer School
Prof Earl Burgett and his wife came back last Monday from Missoula where he attended the university summer school. Miss Fitzgerald of Collins will teach the Harris school near Fairfield for the upcoming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Burgett
Missoula
Burgett
University
Miss Fitzgerald
Collins
Chateau
Harris
Fairfield
Dorothy Franklin Hosts Thirteenth Birthday Party
A group of friends and schoolmates gathered Tuesday at Dorothy Franklin’s home to celebrate her 13th birthday with cake and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Franklin
Mrs. Trescott and son Return from Belt Visit
Mrs. B. G. Trescott and her son Giles came back Saturday after visiting relatives in Belt for a brief period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Trescott
Giles
Belt
Fairfield Defeats Chateau 6 to 4 In Local High School Game
Fairfield won 6 to 4 over Chateau at the local high school grounds last Sunday afternoon. Umpire I. S. Martine officiated without allowing protests as the well played game held interest from start to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Fairfield
I. S. Martine
Local sheep shipment planned from Fairfield area
W. W. Cole returns from the Dakotas with plans to ship about 1500 multon sheep to Chicago. An arrangement with the railroad allows feeding en route until Dec 1, then completing the trip. Cole says even stubble ground with pigeon grass offers good pasture and expects to ship this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Cole
Dakotas
Chicago
Dec. Lst
Fairfield Times
Choteau Residents Make Moves As Winter Begins
Residents plan moves and cancellations across Teton County. Burbank and Wey return Sunday from Yellowstone trip. Louise Zimmerman arrives in Chateau Monday to resume studies at Teton County High School. Arthur and Frank Wiprud to Spokane for winter schooling. Chas Justice buys lots in south Chateau to build a residence and enroll children in local schools. O M Johnson leaves for Minneapolis to enter real estate. Mrs J G Hopkinson and sons move to Whitefish to seek G N Railway work. Grooms Bakery in Choteau sold to Harry Brouillette of Saskatchewan. former owner to relocate to Browning to manage a bakery for Jones and McDougill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Zimmerman
Field
Chateau
Teton County
Chas. Justice
Choteau
Grooms
Harry Brouillette
Saskachewan
Canada
Mr. Grooms
Browning
Jones & McDougill
Chateauites Praise Gilman Fair Week At Lewis County Expo
Visitors report the Gilman fair in Lewis and Clark county a success with high quality exhibits and pleasing sporting events. A large crowd attended throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilman
Army Dentist Receives Commission as First Lieutenant
Dr. Harold Luther, who served in France with the dental department as a private, has been commissioned as a first lieutenant. Though discharged, he notes the commission is a satisfaction and, had the war continued, he would have earned the higher rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Luther
France
Dental Department
Mrs Grace Catlin Finishes County Record Transcription Work
Mrs Grace Catlin returned to Cha teau from Ft Benton where she is finishing transcribing Pondera county records. She is nearly done with Teton county transcripts and will deliver both counties soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Catlin
Chateau
Ft. Benton
Pondera County
Death of J C Furman prominent Augusta rancher noted
At Great Falls last week J C Furman a prominent Augusta businessman and rancher died aged about 60. The funeral was held in Augusta under the auspices of the Masonic lodge and he left many old-time friends in Chateau who regret his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
J. C. Furman
Augusta
Masonic Lodge
Coe
Chateau
Jolly Matrons Club Hosts Natal Anniversary Guests
The Jolly Matrons Club entertained at Mrs. Frank Moore’s home yesterday afternoon. Honor guests Mrs. Lestrud and Mrs. C E Trescott celebrated natal anniversaries during the week. A lunch was served for twelve with pink sweet peas and pansies decorating the dining room. Bouquets of sweet peas were given to the honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Matrons
Frank Moore
Lestrud
C. E. Trescott
Natal
Homecoming of Captain Verge from World War I service
Captain Walter L. Verge of the Second Montana Infantry returns to Château last evening after honorable discharge from the American Expeditionary Forces in France. He served prominently, was once believed killed in battle, and spent recent months in the Paris judge advocate office amid shell-hole rumors about his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Verge
France
Chateau
Verge
Second
Montana Infantry
Judge Advocate
Paris
Miss Mable O'Neil Heads to Great Falls High School
Miss Mable O'Neil departed Tuesday for Great Falls to enroll in high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable O'Neil
Great Falls
Drake Family Visit From Conrad
Mrs. C. H. Drake and her son Harry traveled from Conrad to visit at the home of Mrs. Celia Drake last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Drake
Harry
Conrad
Celia Drake
Whitacre Family Relocates to Bozeman for School Year
Mrs. N. Whitacre and children Emmet and Miss Galdys move to Bozeman to reside during the upcoming school year.
Mrs McDonald and daughter to visit relatives in New York
Mrs C S McDonald and her daughter Katherine left Wednesday for Cannisteo New York to visit relatives for a few months. They will also visit in California before returning to Montana.
Meagher Heads to Minnesota with Car Load of Horses
Meagher left Choteau Tuesday for Minnesota with a car load of horses to feed there during the winter. During his absence his business in Choteau will be looked after by Stanley Foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TA. Meagher
Choteau
Minnesota
Stanley Foot
Miss Violet Lestrud Returns From Great Falls Visit
Miss Violet Lestrud came home Wednesday evening after a visit with friends in Great Falls. She was accompanied by Miss Christian Monroe who will stay with Miss Lestrud as her guest during the week at Chateau friends' residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Lestrud
Great Falls
Christian Monroe
Miss Lestrud
Mrs Nellie R Brown and nephew return to Long Beach
Mrs Nellie R Brown and her nephew Hugh Crossen, after weeks with Cha teau relatives, have gone home to Long Beach California. They traveled via Spokane and will visit briefly with Mr and Mrs Harry Cole near that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie R. Brown
Hugh Crossen
Chateau
Long Beach
Cal
Spokane
Harry Cole
Beaupre House to return under former management
John M. Weaver assumed management of the Commercial hotel last Monday after its turnover by owner Dr. Henry Beaupre. The hotel will be renamed the Beaupre house, reverting to its former title. Dr and Mrs Beaupre have been in the city from Sunburst Toole county to oversee business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Weaver
Henry Beaupre
Beaupre
Weaver
Visitor Adolph Saterlie From Bynum at Chateau
Adolph Saterlie of Bynum visited the Chateau on a Wednesday around late February. The brief note records his presence during the week in question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Saterlie
Bynum
Chateau
Crawford and Webber Visit Great Falls Friends
Prof Earl E Crawford and wife and James Webber of Great Falls visited Chateau friends and relatives the first of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl E. Crawford
James Webber
Great Falls
PTA Meeting at High School on September 9
The Parent Teachers Association will meet at the high school on Tuesday September 9 at 8 o clock. All members are requested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
Miss Lucille Hornings visit ends in Great Falls
Miss Lucille Horning of Great Falls returned home Sunday evening after spending the week in Chateau as a guest of Miss Elizabeth Kraber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Horning
Great Falls
Chateau
Elizabeth Kraber
Mrs Eckford and family travel to Prescott for visit
Mrs James F Eckford and Miss Meda Mac Lean with little Ann depart for Prescott Arizona for a few weeks visit to relatives. They are accompanied to Great Falls by Mr Eckford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F Eckford
Ann
Meda MacLean
Prescott
Arizona
Great Falls
Mr. Eckford
Bynum District Schools Open With Good Enrollment
School commenced in the Bynum district with a good enrollment. Teaching staff include Miss Helen Sheldon as high school principal, Miss Hazel Kilgore intermediate department, Miss Mary McDermott primary department, Miss Magda Waynild at Pearson school, and Miss Best Humble at Mountain View school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bynum
Helen Sheldon
Hazel Kilgore
Mary McDermott
Magda Waynild
Pearson
Best
Mountain View
Bynum Herald
Local residents visit friends in Choteau area
A. B. Leech of Walier and the Buell Roll couple of Bynum visited with the Stanley Root family in Choteau last Sunday. Mrs. George M. Coffey left Tuesday for a two weeks visit with her parents in Blenker Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Leech
Walier
Choteau
Buell Roll
Bynum
Stanley R . Root
George M. Coffey
Blenker
Wis
For Rent Two House Options Furnished Inquire Herman Bamburger
A six room house and a two room house are available for rent both furnished. Inquiries directed to Herman Bamburger, who handles the rentals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Bamburger
County Attorney Magee and Deputy Clerk Innes Visit Conrad
County Attorney Geo W Magee and Deputy Clerk James Innes visited Conrad at the start of the week, meeting local officials and discussing county matters. The pair's visit underscores ongoing coordination between county offices and the Conrad community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Magee
James Innes
Conrad
Hall and Halladay win Pendroy school brick contract
Geo Hall and A L Halladay of Chateau receive the contract for brick work on the new Pendroy school building and plan to rush completion during favorable weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Hall
A. L. Halladay
Chateau
Pendroy
School Opens in Pendray With New Teachers
School opened Tuesday morning in Pendray with Miss Alberta GITCHELL teaching the lower grades and Miss Anna HOLM teaching the upper grades. Miss Holm arrived Saturday from Twin Valley Minnesota and brings several years of teaching experience. She will stay with her cousin Mrs H Solomnson Pendroy correspondence in Bynum Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendray
Alberta Gitchell
Anna Holm
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Ametsey, Bee
He. Choteau Montanan
C.B. Trescott and Son. ‘Publishers of
Mont
Howard Doege
Wyoming
Alden Connor
Herman, Neb
Conor
Connor
T. Glasgow
Soney- Bay Guarantee
Forman, Ford&co
Minneapolis
Chateau Hardware Company
Seattle
Burbank
Yellowstone Park
Arthur
Frank Wiprud
S. T. Wiprud
Chateau Mercantile Co
Wash
O. M. Johnson
Johnson
J. G. Hopkinson
Tom
Joe
Whitefish
G. N. Railway
Montanar
Amd
Jos. Hirshberg & Co
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Mozer Shoe Repair Shop
U. S
Warner
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