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Newspaper
Choteau Montanian
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
1
L. A. Enders & Co supplies the largest stock of wall paper ready mixed paints window glass alabastine gypsine picture mouldings in Northern Montana. No order is too large or too small for prompt attention. 113 Central Ave samples at Jos Hirshberg & Co.
Classic 1920s advert uses bold claims for No-To-Bac as a cure for tobacco misuse. Mentions Sterling Remedy Co. with Chicago or New York addresses and offers a free booklet and sample. Also lists livestock ads and a hay ranch for sale near Chateau with cash sale option.
A traditional revival led by Rev. I. G. Martin, known as The Man From Missouri, unfolds in Chateau this week after starting last week and may continue into next week. He speaks clearly with concise sentences and uses engaging stories. Opinions are divided, with some calling him brusque yet never hysterical or emotional in delivery.
December 1900 Montana term lists cases including State of Montana vs David B. Smith murder two. Sulgrove appointed counsel. bail set at 2500. case continued. Civil actions include Montana Land & Water Co. vs Farmers Co operative Canal Co et al. and others continued. Divorces granted in several actions including Oliva Hunter, Frances Vian, Mary Herbers with custody and Joseph Mitchell noted. New Jersey presidential vote totals show Republicans 221701, Democrats 164808, Prohibition 7811, Social Democrats 2074, People’s 669. Republican lead 56893.
The Bench Literary Society held its third meeting at the Burton school house with a full house and strong participation. The program featured recitations duets and a debate on bachelor life versus marriage, with the affirmative chosen by judges. Next meeting on Tuesday December 11 will debate foreign emigration. The society invites all to attend and participate.
Public notice from P N Knowles of Choteau Montana dated November 16 1900. The owner says he will collect all book accounts due the shop and warns that those paying to other parties remain responsible for the same.
Superintendent J B Collins reports the interior department will not issue grazing permits on the Lewis and Clark forest reserve in 1901. Officials say sheep on the reserves harm timber growth, so no permits will be issued hereafter.
Official canvass of Utah returns 92 300 votes for national ticket with McKinley 47 089 and Bryan 44 949 giving McKinley a 2 140 majority. Earlier 1886 results show Bryan 64 517 and McKinley 13 484 with Bryan leading by 51 033. Also mentions kidney pills and Sterling Remedy Co Chicago.
The Northern Pacific railroad decides to substitute telephones for messengers to handle communications. The move aims to speed up messages and reduce delays across routes and stations.
Philadelphia man John Oliver describes a severe illness with yellow skin sunken eyes and back pain. After doctors gave up a friend urged Electric Bitters and three weeks of use restored his health proudly claiming they saved his life. Sold by C H Drake for 50 cents.
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