Local Ads and Notices Highlight Hoedown Week Supply Names
J F Burd visits Falls. Cam Connolly and Pat Connelly in town. Chateau Mercantile ships binding twine and fireworks. Deering binders John Deere plows and wagons from Chas Connor. Dr McCollium leaves for Dupuyer. John Kennedy visits from the north. Lumber firm Holter in Great Falls on business. Barber Burke travels to Chicago after Butte convention. Woodmen lodge to form with 40 charter members. Whitehall visitor Mrs Dake. Farmington and Bur ton services by Rev Cunningham. Bargain framing at Art Studio. 4th of July gear at Chateau Mercantile. Chamberlain Paint Balm praised for relief by F A Babcock of Eric Pa. Sold by C H Drake.
Local notes from Dupuyer and town updates
Dr Beaupre and IT Larson traveled to Dupuyer on business. Chateau Mer Co offers 20 percent off on all ladies and children trimmed hats this week. Dr and Mrs Stearns arrived from Dupuyer to reside in the Harris residence on Montana avenue. E OC Garrett remains ill with a cold, taking leave until July 1. 140 head of horses near Dupuyer offered for sale. inquire at the office. Jessie and Mabel Strong arrive from Sun River and visit in Dupuyer. Jullian F Burd moves boots and shoes to Byron Carson’s on Hamilton street and Carson will sell on commission.
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Chateau Mer. Co
Mrs. Stearns
Dupuyer
Harris
Montana
Jessie
Mabel Strong
Sun River
Jullian F. Burd
Byron Carson
Hamilton Street
Mr. C
Sheep Shearing Progress and Local News From Muddy
Alfred Harris finished shearing his sheep on the Muddy on Tuesday and by Wednesday his wool was en route to the Great Falls market. A heavy Monday evening shower and hail caused damage but was greatly needed rain. Mr. and Mrs. F. P. McDermott returned from Butte where they attended the county convention as delegates. Dan Hagerty T J Dean and J W Burrows also traveled from Butte after attending the democratic state convention. Wallace Coburn proclaims his son a perfect heir and a staunch McKinley Republican in Chateau.
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Alfred Harris
Great Falls
Dan Hagerty
T.J. Dean
J. W. Burrows
Butte
Wallace Coburn
Chateau
Straght McKinley
Fishing Trip Yields Meagre Catch for Two Anglers
Dr. Beaupre and Ed Williamson traveled to Deep Creek reaching Barrett's Crossing for a fishing excursion. They returned after a day with a meagre half dozen trout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Beaupre
Ed Williamson
Deep Creek
Barrett
New Line of Ladies Oxford Ties and Satin Tea Slippers
Choteau Mercantile Co announces a complete line of ladies Oxford ties in black and tan and satin tea slippers in white blue and pink for the latest styles. Call and visit to see the full assortment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Choteau Mercantile Co
Local Business Changes and Town News Report
The Chateau Mer. Co. will offer a ten percent discount on ladies crash and linen dress skirts next week. Pete Joyce plans to move his restaurant into the former Bard boot and shoe store building after repairs. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McKnight arrived from Great Falls and left for their Dupuyer home. Indians passing through town en route to the reservation. Byron Carson to rewire town with new metallic circuit wire ahead of a new telephone switch board. Four men fished Deep Creek to the Park, returning with 78 trout. Rev. Cunningham announces services resume at the M. E. Church next Sunday. attendance urged. Misses Julia and Bessie Cabell arrived from Fort Shaw and head toward Browning. Attorney J. G. Bair critiques the newspaper’s 75 cent monthly fee as scurrilous epithets, vowing to handle matters himself.
Lightning Claims Life of Mike McHale at Berthelote Ranch
Mike McHale, nephew of Gom’r Connelly, was killed by a lightning strike last Friday at Berthelote's ranch near the Middle Butte in the Sweet Grass hills. Connelly learned of the death days after burial, as he lives nearby the accident site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike McHale
Harris Family Plans Move From County to Great Falls
Mrs Alfred Harris and her children left Saturday for Helena to visit relatives then will move to Great Falls where Mr Harris, a prominent woolgrower, will be near his business. The move places the family in closer reach of county woolgrower activities and regional duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Harris
Helena
Great Falls
Harris
Coburns Welcome New Baby Boy This Saturday
Mr and Mrs W D Coburn celebrate the birth of a fine baby boy on Saturday. The couple is described as deeply attached, and the arrival fills their home with happiness and completeness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Coburn
Mrs. Coburn
Hay Prices Reflecting Poor Crop and Summer Shortage
Local liverymen report hay prices at 15 dollars per ton for loose hay and 18 dollars for baled hay with some offers of 18 dollars refused. This year’s hay crop is regarded as a total failure and livestock owners seek to corner last year’s surplus. Weather experts note a summer similar to 1886-87 precedes the winter, signaling brewing trouble.
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Great Falls
Broncho spooks rider as he vaults to safety
Tommy Larson sustained a badly sprained arm after leaping from a broncho that bolted toward a shed. The animal dashed near a 5 to 6 foot high pole, causing Larson to fall while at City Stables in Great Falls. Bailey & Erickson, Props, 2011.
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Great Falls
Erickson Returns From Butte Conventions After Storm Damages
J E Erickson returned a week ago from Butte where conventions were held on the 20th and 23st. He is not impressed with the fighting factions work. A severe thunder storm damaged the telephone office last Sunday night destroying the switch board. A new board is ordered and Carson will repair lines to improve the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Erickson
Butte
Mr. E
Carson
Fourth of July Oration to Be Delivered at Chateau and Farmington
Citizens of Chateau and Farmington will hear silver toned addresses on the Fourth. J. & Erickson speaks at Chateau and J. G. Bair delivers for Farmington. Attendees are promised a rewarding experience from the described oratory.
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Chateau
Farmington
J. &. Erickson
J. G. Bair
Ajl
Man hurts leg during laboring task with horse tail
Frank McDermott swung a knife while engaged with a horse tail and accidentally stabbed his left leg just below the knee. The blade cut a small artery and bled heavily until Dr. Brooks arrived and treated the wound as severe.
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Frank McDermott
Dr. Brooks
Broomstick Mop Fight Ends In Humorous Standoff
A pungent street clash on North Main featured a broomstick and mop as improvised weapons. The two participants paraded after the fracas with shame, vowing never to return to the ring.
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North Main Street
Funeral Follows Local School Exercises at Fort Shaw
Mr and Mrs ZT Burton Charles Parker and Jas Gibson attended Fort Shaw closing exercises. The event was saddened by the death of a young man named Wm Menning from the Flathead Reservation, whose funeral was held in the forenoon. He had been in the countryside the day before and poisoned himself by eating wild celery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ZT. Burton
Charles Parker
Jas. Gibson
Fort Shaw
Wm Menning
Flathead Reservation
Hoe
Choteau Mercantile Co Advertises Food Prices
Paris green priced at 25 cents. ham 1214. breakfast bacon 12 cents. Local prices listed at the Choteau Mercantile Company store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Choteau Mercantile Co
Soldier hero in the Philippines earns praise and promotion
A Chicago girl writes of her soldier hero in the Philippines. He is assigned to the guardhouse for five days but remains proud of his duty. Ma and she celebrate his promotion and his splendid progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Philippines
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Heal All Sores
Advert says arnica salve cures skin eruptions running fever sores ulcers boils felons corns warts bruises burns and chapped hands. Claims best pile cure on earth and drives out pains. Sold by C H Drake for 25 cents a box with a cure guaranteed.
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Bucklen
C. H. Drake
For Sale Hundred White Faced Hereford Bulls
For sale one hundred thoroughbred white faced Hereford bulls. Interested parties should call at lying U ranch on the Muddy or write to U G Annes at 6ff Choteau Montana.
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U” Ranch
U. G. Annes
Debt settlement urged for W. D. Coburn accounts
Creditors owed by W. D. Coburn are asked to call and settle at once. The office of Cowell & Webb is in Choteau.
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W. D. Coburn
Cowell & Webb
Choteau
Slave Story Claims Freedom From Disease Chains
George D. Williams of Manchester Michigan tells how his wife, once helpless for five years, recovered after using Electric Bitters. The remedy is advertised as a supreme cure for female disease and many ailments, with each bottle guaranteed and sold for 50 cents by druggist C H Drake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Williams
Manchester
Mich
C. H. Drake
Job Advertisement for Female Manager Position in Chicago
Honest minor seeks travel for a large house with monthly salary of 65 dollars plus expenses. Position appears permanent with an increase. Respond with self addressed stamped envelope to MANAGER 230 Caxton building Chicago.
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Caxton Bldg
Chicago
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Y Drug Store
The
City Drug Store
J. F. Burd
Cam’r Connelly
Chateau Mercantile Co
Pat Connelly
Sadie R. Dart
Smith
Deering
Chas. H. Connor
Beaupre
Burton
Cunningham
C. EB. Cunningham
Farmington School
John Deere
Dick Harrows
Thomas Hay Rakes
Chas
H. Connor
Dr. McColliun
John A. Kennedy
J. R. Wood
Holter Lumber Co
J. E. Burke
Father Snell
Augusta
Shelby
Chatceu Mercantile Company
McKay
A.M. Dake
Whitehall, Wis
John &. Low
Bain, Schuttler
Rushford
Montana Implement Co
Chamberlain
IF. A. Babcock
Eric
IT. O. Larson
John A
E. OC
Garrett
Mr. and
Mrs. F. P. McDermott
McD
Pete Joyce
J.&. Bard
J. W. McKnight
Ft. Shaw
Bair
Morison, Wheir
Fawcett
M. E. Church
Julia and
Bessie Cabell
Bessie
the Shaw
Browning
Curi
Mr. Bair
Tommy Larson
Mr. L
Choteau, Mont
W. D. Coury
Choteau Mercantile Go
General Merchandise
Blowo
the Mint
Lexington Club
Main
Conrad Sts
Mont
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