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Choteau Montanan

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1920

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Census figures show Teton County population in 1920

The 1920 census for Teton County lists a population of 5,870 despite the county’s division into Pondera and Glacier. City Clerk John W. Hall released the figures. Also noted, Mrs. Nat Collins, former Montana Cattle Queen and vice president of the Montana Pioneers Association, attended the group’s 37th annual meeting in Great Falls.

U. S. Census Department Teton County John W. Hall Pondera Glacier Teton Nat Collins Montana Montana Pioneers Association Great Falls City of Chateau Raymond Enc Ewnes Porter Maccesonnsaneensous Igets Collins Ences Socaanee Jenson Ee Nesevescorncen Savie Aees Dederich Spring Valley Navetsacessewesase Laughlin Denver Chateauee Asyesens

Smith and Blackaby Leave Chateau for Whiting Iowa

E. J. Smith and Mrs. Blackaby, guests in Chateau, departed last Monday to return to Whiting, Iowa. Mr. Smith is the grandfather of Mrs. Edythe Saylor, and Mrs. Blackaby is an aunt of Mrs. Saylor.

E. J. Smith Mrs. Blackaby Chateau Whiting Iowa Mr. Smith Edythe Saylor

High School Enrollment Reaches Record in Montana District

The school opened Tuesday with enrollment near 140, nearly double last year, as the dormitory fills with only two rooms left. The Parent- Teachers association funds the rest room. teachers welcomed home warmly. The building nears completion next week with modern housing and a county high school status. A new agricultural program and a visiting commercial teacher Miss Edna Schutter will complete the faculty.

Parent- Teachers Association Montana Chateau Teton County Edna Schutter Europe

Moses Wins Republican Nomination in New Hampshire Primary

Senator George H. Moses, opponent of the league of nations and woman suffrage, nets a 12 000 plurality over Huntley Spaulding in the New Hampshire Republican primary. Raymond Stevens of Landaff gains the Democratic senatorial nomination. The overall vote reflects strong female participation and a near average primary turnout.

Manchester N. H George H. Moses League of Nations Huntley Spaulding Raymond Stevens Landaff

Ulcer on Eye Blinds Shelby Man with Hope of Recovery

Wallace Martin of Shelby awoke Sept 8 to complete blindness from an eye ulcer. He was taken to a Great Falls hospital for treatment and there is hope his sight may be restored with continued care.

Shelby Wallace Martin Great Falls

Dr F A Long of Eureka Heads to State Republican Meet

Dr F A Long of Eureka formerly practiced in Choteau and other Teton county towns arrived with several Choteau residents for a day with old friends. He will leave for Helena to attend the state Republican convention in the city tomorrow. Dr Long now operates a large hospital in Eureka.

F. A. Long Eureka Choteau Teton County Great Falls Helena

Funeral of Mrs Celia J Drake in this city

Mrs C J Drake widow of Dr S F Drake died at home on Friday. Funeral held last Saturday at home under Order of Eastern Star. Born January 13 1840 Wyoming New York. Married Fayette Iowa 56 years ago. Survived by three children W F Drake Memphis C H Drake Conrad and Mrs Jennie McLean Werner BC.

C. J. Drake S. 4. Drake Order of Eastern Ltd Elliott Episcopal Church Wyoming New York Dr. Drake Fayette Iowa Upper Iowa University atFayette Drake Chateau James Eckford Chas. McDonald Julius Hirshberg W. E. Wogan J. C. Taylor Jennie McLean Wernie B. C

First M B Church Announces Services and Events

Sunday worship at 10 30 AM with sermon Under the Willow Trees. Evening worship at 8 PM. Bible class Wednesday at 6 PM. Ladies Industrial meeting next Wednesday afternoon. Church invites residents to make a church home.

M. B Harry T. Stong Astor Schevin Paul Pnllmon Ladies Industrial

Public School PTA Holds First Regular Meeting

The Public School PTA met Tuesday evening in the dormitory with about 75 attendees. Mrs. H. T. Rhoads chaired refreshments. Mrs. Haugen welcomed and read a paper on PTA aims. members praised school facilities and pledged to support Cha teau and Teton county. a rest room for sick students was approved. leaders urged broad participation for the year.

Parent-Teachers Association H. T. Rhoads Haugen P. T. Assn Association Oup Chateau and Teton County Rhoads

Pendroy Area Notes Harvesting Nears on Beach

Pendroy reports harvesting nearly done with threshing to begin on the beach this week. Pendroy school opens with Miss Mollard and Miss Gitchell in charge. Miss Simpson teaches District 23 after attending Dillon summer normal. A Pendroy death reaches Mike Sullivan. many from Bynum Choteau Fairfield and Conrad attended a local dance. J W Earley buys Delger house. P P Ronning family to move to Great Falls.

Barber William F Debow Arrested on July 2 1920 Charge

William F Debow a barber formerly employed in Great Falls was arrested at Pendroy by Deputy Sheriff W C Bean and brought to Great Falls to answer a statutory charge filed by Deputy County Attorney F A Ewald on Gertrude G Hembre's complaint. Bail fixed at 1500. held at county jail if unpaid. The offense is alleged to have occurred in Great Falls on July 2 1920.

William F. Debow Great Falls Pendroy W. C. Bean F. A. Ewald Gertrude G. Hembre Debow Justice Court Tribune

State Canvassers Finish Count in Eastern District Primary

Helena Sept 8 The state board of canvassers completed the tally for governor and eastern district congress candidates from the August 24 primary. Governor results stay unchanged: Wheeler 35 288 McDowell 17 798 Carey 4 416 Democrats. Dixon 18 718 Wilson 15 765 Ford 12 271 Clinton 2 604 Slayton 2 029 Higgins 1 481 Republicans. Congress: McCusker 18 873 Carroll 11 764. Riddick 28 413 Republican Cunop posed.

Heléna Board of Congress Wheeler McDowell Carey Dixon Wilson Ford Clinton Slayton Higgins McCusker Carroll Riddick

Dempsey Retains The Championship

Jack Dempsey, heavyweight champion, defeated Billy Miske in the third round in Benton Harbor Michigan to retain the title. Dempsey delivered three hard blows for a knockout after a fourteen month layoff, earning between fifty thousand and one hundred thousand dollars.

Benton Harbor Mich Jack Demsey Billy Miske St. Paul Demsey Jess Willard Toledo Miske Dempsey

Lawyer Chas N Pray Visits Chateau After Court

Attorney Chas N Pray of Great Falls and the firm Pray and Callaway was a visitor in Chateau yesterday after attending business in the district court.

Chas. N. Pray Great Falls Pray & Callaway City Chateau

Martine Lands Whisky Cargo in Power Chase

Sheriff I S Martine of Teton county intercepted a whisky run in Power after a tip, recovering about 100 Imperial quarts of Canadian whisky. He pursued the ambulance-dark road, the driver fled on foot as the car swerved destroying a wheel, with whisky valued at up to 1500 and property at least 3500.

I. S. Martine Teton County Martine Chateau

Bryan Signals Prohibition Focus in Presidential Campaign

William J. Bryan arrived in Washington for his first visit since the national convention and said he would devote more effort to strengthening prohibition than to backing any presidential candidate. He declined to discuss the campaign, noting past shifts between parties and presidents.

Washington William J. Bryan Bryan Mir. Bryans

Mrs Emily Truchot Heads Home From Chateau Visit

Mrs Emily Truchot departed Chateau after a months long visit with relatives and old-time friends, returning to her Portland Oregon home on Tuesday.

Emily Truchot Chateau Portland Oregon

Local Notes Reflect Travel Visits and School Plans

Miss Nora Richem returns from Fairfield after a brief visit. An aeroplane was seen overhead Sunday evening. Mrs. C. J. Cranton and children, with Miss Richem, visited at Henry Davidson’s Tuesday and Wednesday. Gladys Butcher and Mary Longmuir rode to Chateau on Monday. Gladys will start high school as a freshman. Olga Ottness visits Great Falls with Rufus family. Mrs. J. B. Connor stays in Great Falls. Dan Lindseth and Juna visited Mrs. Schibsted. Hildegarde Lindseth leaves for Gilman to teach. Annettie Evenson returns home after time with Mrs. Connor. Mrs. Steve Lindseth visits John Edwards. Rose family from Brady and Lindseths from Fairfield visit Clut Lindseth over Sunday. J. C. Cranton and Adolph Skarogs back from Canada report conditions not so good over the line. Howard and Ellen Hanson near Chas. others plan Spokane trip Friday to resume school duties.

Nora Richem Fairfield C. J. Cranton Henry Davidson Gladys Butcher Mary Longmuir Chateau Gladys Olga Ottness Great Falls Rufus J. B. Connor Dan Lindseth Juna Schibsted Hildegarde Lindseth Gilman Annettie Evenson Clut Lindseth J. C. Cranton Adolph Skarogs Canada Howard Ellen Hanson Spokane

Herman Van DeReit Dies in Great Falls Household

Herman Van DeReit former Burton bench resident and Strain Realty Co. ranch superintendent in Cascade and Teton counties died Monday at Deaconess hospital Great Falls after intestinal trouble. Survived by widow and five married children. Funeral and burial details not provided.

Herman van DeReit Burton Bench Great Falls Strain Realty Co Cascade Teton Counties Deaconess First Avenue North van and DeReit Holland United States Kansas Teton County Rufus Farmington

Webb Couple Guests at Saylor Home in Chateau Visit

Mr and Mrs E N Webb of Cascade visited Chateau last week staying with Mrs Webb’s sister Mrs Saylor.

E N. Webb Cascade Chateau

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