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#***.* ¿ : VOLUME X CHOTEAU, TETON COUNTY* -MONTANA DECEMBER 1 1922 NUMBER 21 Mre. R. Bruce, who is employed as cook for the Farmer’g (.‘«>qperative Canal company, visited with her Miss Steele’s ' class finished their Ul0^*ei’' ^ ll5- O. Lindseth last Suu- Indlan village last weak and are now !day' working on their Pilgrim sand table. I A lar03 cmw<1 ;lUft«ded the Tkanks- Miss Albert’s class of 2nd graders ! giving prosrum wMch was &ven at have finished their stories, of Indians j tke Ea3t ya™*neton school house and are starting on their Pilgrim •last Fr*day evejlinS- Due to efforts stories. i°f teachers, ike pupils showed % The public school will have Thurs- •much skiU iQ W a n t in g their parts, day and Friday for their Thanksgiv-1 The pros'raci itreaUy enjoyed by DECEMBER 3-9 111 , the amount of children of the t he Montana’s ing vacation, The following are hearts sold by the smaller grades for Childrens Home: Miss Steele’s first grade, $13.27. Miss Dean’s second grade, $9.66. Miss Dougherty’s third grade, $10.16 Mrs. Vandewart’s 4th grade, $4.85. Miss Seblist’s 5th grade, $8.05. The sixth grade gave Marie Jans- ed’. zen a surprise party last Friday p”. in. She left Monday to make her home in Monarch, Montana. The examinations of the public schaal are being held this week. The seventh grade had a Thanks giving party last Saturday night All who were present, enjoyed themselves for a few days; Evelyn Willis entered the fifth grade November 20. • Johanna Janssen left the second grade last week and will make her home in Monarch. Agnes Duffy entered the second grade November 21. The first and second grades are practicing a program to be given at the Parent-Teachers meeting next Monday. A Parent-Teacher meeting will be held next Monday at the public school at 8 p. m. The primary child ren will render a program at this | everyone. J Mr. anti Sirs. A. H. Kathman vis ited with home folks last week. The Mlsaes Ruth and Uriel An drews entertained a. number of young folks at the tea.chera.ge laBt Satur day evening. At midnight a delicious luncheon of roast weinersfi sandwich es, cake and coffee was served. Everyone was delightfully entertain- Alva Hioffer autoed to Great Falls last Sunday evening. Harold Lindseth, who has been working in Great Falls for the past few months, spent a few days with home .folks last week. He is now employed at Shelby. . Mr. and. Mrs. A. P. Kieffer visited at the Dan Lindseth home Sunday afternoon. A teachers’ meeting was held at the East Farmington school house last Tuesday afternoon Each teacher present was asked to state her opin ion upon certain problems that come up in connection with the school work It was vei-y beneficial and education al to all who attended. A number of young folks attended the cliararvarj on Mr. and Mrs. A. It. Kieffer at the C. Lindsfith home Wed nesday evening. All reported an en joyable time. Miss Lenora Harbough, who has The program for American Educa tion week, December 3 to 9 as auth orized by the American Legion, the N. E. A. and the U. S. Bureau of Ed ucation is as follows:. Monday, American Citizenship Day 1. Children today, citizens tomor row. 2. Naturalization for all men and women. 3. Help the immigrants to become Americans. 4. The\ ffuties of citizenship. Tuesday, Patriotism Day The flag—the emblem of free- 1 . dom. 2 . 3. meeting. been visiting at th.e Hanson home —Hazel Upman. fo the past few weeks, went to Great Falls-last week, .• , The Knight and Ladies'of Securityj“ siMlas;‘'Doroth'y - 4 jhdseth repent her Thanksgiving vacation visiting with friends in Great Falls. Mi-. D. Satre of Washington is vis iting with fridnds and relatives here. Miss Uriel Andrews of Cboteau gave their annual masquerade ball at the K. P. hall Thursday niglit. A large crowd was in attendance and everyone reported a good time. J. J. Lynch, proprietor of the cafe at the Choteau House served the lunch a t ! spent last week-end visiting with her Those winning prizes are midnight, as follows: Best Costume, Mrs. and Katherine Yeager. Best Uncle Sam, Tom Rosette. Floyd Clark siñter, Rutb. The Milwaukee loaded out a spec ial train with cattle on Tuesday of this week. Wm. Jones of Bynum Best Clowns, Mrs. Roy Pilling and ¡loading four cars at Agawam, and P. Clark Coffey. Best cowboy and cowgirl, Mr. and Mrs. I. G. Lestrud. Best farmer couple, Mrs. Julia Lar son and Mrs. H. Redrnon. Most comical couple, Elizabeth Frazier and Dorothy Longmuir. Best Red Cross nurse, Mrs. H. Higgins. Best Clias. Chaplin, J. Harold Stephens. - Best Buck Indian, Clifford Kaupisli. Best Goddess of Liberty, Mrs. Wm. Archibald. H. Crosen. loading' five at the local yards. The cattle were consigned to the Chicago stock market and were accompanied by P. II. Crossen, Wm. j Jones, Harold Fisher and Chris Even- ison. The Milwaukee also had a train i of eighteen cars of cattle from Fair- field belonging to different stockmen of the Gilman country. 1. 2 . 3. Music as a nation builder. Universal use of the Englich language in the United States. 4. The citizens duty to vote. Wednesday—School and Teacher - Day 1. The necessity of schools. 2. The teacher a3 a nation builder 3. The school’s influence on the coming generation. 4. America as an educated na tion. Thursday, lllite..racy Day Illiteracy a blot on our nation. No illiteracy in 1927. A. citizen’s duty toward the un educated. 4. No immigration until Illiteracy among native- and foreign-bom is re moved. Friday, Equality of Opportunity 1. Equality of opportunity in edu cation for every American boy or girl. 2. Rural schools, city schools. 3. High schools, colleges. 4. American institutions. Saturday, Physical Education Day 1. Playgrounds. 2. Physical education and hygiene ¿oors. 4. The country's need in consei*- vation and development of forests’, roadB, and other sources. NEW MARION DAVIES PICTURE Marion Davies in \The Young Di ana\ will be the attraction at the Royal Theatre next Sunday. In this romatic Marie Corelli story Miss Davies ia supported by Forrest Stan ley, Pedro de Cordoba, Maclyn Ar- buckle and Gypsy O’Brien. The pict- pre was directed by Albert Capellani and Robert G. Vignola. It is a Cos mopolitan production, released by Paramount. All parties having linen in their homes from the Red Cross loan closet please return sam.3 to Miss Lian if through with it or to Miss Nagle as soon as possible. It is needed for use in many homes. Judge Greene. Chas. McDonald and Frank Oulten comprised a party of Choteau citizens who were in Great • Falls Friday. Tboy returned to this city Saturday evening. Col. J. C. Ferris of Collins, who lias the distinction of being the only living G. A. R. member in Teton county, spent Sunday In our city vis iting relatives and friends. Patriotism and f. Business Every goo® citizen at this time should do his share toward strengthing the Federal Reserve Banking System which our govmment has cre ated with its billion dollars of resources to stand back of its member banks and all their depositors You can contribute directly to the strength of this system, and at the same time secure its pro tection by depositing your money with eus, since part of every dollar goes directly into the new system, where it is always ready for you when wanted- This, is a suggestion for prompt action. FIRST NATIONAL BANK On Saturday last a few friends gathered at the home of Mrs. Frank Salmond. The occasion being a sur prize party on her birthday. The ladies spent the afternoon at cards and conversation after which a delic ious luncheon was served which was thoroughly enjoyed by all those pres ent. The guests were: Mrs. Jennie M. Trescott, Mrs. Frank E. Moore, Mrs. John T. Moore, Mrs. Mary Kelly, Mrs. Otto Wagnild, Mrs. Lucy Dennis, Mrs, Ben McDonald and Mrs. E. L. Jourdonnais. Mr. and Mrs. Bert I. Packer were outgoing passengers on Saturday’s train. Mr. Packer atending to busi ness in Great Falls and Mrs. Packer going to Helena to attend the teachera meeting and to visit with a sister who resides there. Chas. Krofft left Choteau Satur day morning for Boulder Hot Springs where he will spend a few days. Rov McNeal and Ora Knowlton of Blackleaf went to Great Falls Satur day as witnesses in a land case be fore the land office. OF CHOTEAU G. W. Janszen, who has been farm ing the Carl Burbank place just north of town, shipped his household goods and machinery and departed with his family Monday morning for Monarch where he intends to locate perma nently. R. B. Millen of the Plate college at Bozeman, in company with our counts' agent, Robt. Clarkson, visited a num ber of our cattlemen this week for the purpose of obtaining the cost of feeding cattle through the winter and the condition of the stock after sur viving the winter season. Miss Maybelle^ Anderson returned from Bozeman the first of the week, where she^ had been as a delegate to v-rv.ational conference as. a re’'™ sentatlve of tfiei hKsti \high school. ■ Wm. Breeding made a business trip to Choteau Thursday. Arthur and Albert Nyberg spent the latter part of the week in Great Falls. ...Roy Pilling of Choteau was in town Saturday looking after business in terests. -Geo. Porter of Porter’s bench was an Agawam visitor last Friday. R. F. Hart and wife returned home Saturday after spending a few days visiting in Choteau. .■ -Mrs. p. J. Reed and Mrs. George Wright autoed to Chateau Saturday to do their usual week-end shopping. Mr. and Mrs. Wyper, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Myers of Choteau visited at the Otto Wagnild home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Clayton of Bole are the guests of Jimmy Barnes and family. - Mr. and Mrs- P. J. Reed and son, Jack, spent Sunday in Great Falls Visiting friends. Paul Haugen has returned home -after attending to business affairs in Choteau. H. Nelson left for Choteau Tuesday to spend a few days transacting bus iness in that city. R. E. McDonald of the California company spent the fore part of the week in Choteau attending to busi ness. 'Mrs. Otto Wagnild, who returned home from Choteau Monday evening ill, js now convalescent. i Bernard Nelson, manager of the Bavern Hotel spent Tuesday in Con rad on business. j A. M. Rongstad has purchased a new Maxwell touring car. > j John Cooper left Tuesday for Min- neapohs to spend the winter with relatives. Mrs. Otto F. Schaefer has been confined at bei* home for several days on accunt of illness. ¿.Albert Hanson has purchased the TSiaife Stuart -For d.-rynabouj^ ^ Arthur Nyberg now owns the Max well touring car, formerly owned by Jos. Lindseth. N. L. Pearson loft on the Milwaukee for Choteau to transact business. Kyle Jones of the Bynum State Bank made a hurried trip to Agawam Tuesday. W. D. Jones of the Bynum country shipped four cars of beef cattle to the Chicago market Tuesday. Mr. Jones accompanied the shipment. Maurice Magness of Farmington was a business caller here Wednes day. The California test well, drilling a mile southwest of town was down to a depth of 1235 feet Wednesday morn ing. Wm. Sherron, a representative of the Kelly-Howe Hardware company of Duluth, was in town a few days taking inventory of the Monarch Lumber company’s hardware stock. Agawam schools closed Wednesday until the following Monday on ac count of Thanksgiving. r The U. I. Club held heir first meet ing of the winter at the Gienloyd Hotel on Monday, November 27. An excellent dinner was served in the dining room at 7 p. m. alter which the regular business meeting was held and a very interesting address given by R. B. Millin, live stock specialist from the state college at Bozeman. His main topi^ being the present and future as regards sheep, hogs and cattle. Numerous questions were asked Mr. Millin regarding live stock. After th)3 address the election of of ficers for the ensuing year was held. B. I. Packer was elected president to succeed Robt Clarkson, W. L. HodgB- kiss was choe>3n vice president to Succeed J. E. Hodgsklss, J. E. HodgB- kiss was elected to succeed A. K. Dalby as secretary and treasurer. This organization is entirely educa tional, and was organized solely for this purpose. The following mem bers were present: Dr. E. J. Crary, B. I. Packer, Thos. Meagher, J. E. Hodgskiss, Robt. Clarkson, Chas. Schemer, W. L. Hodgskiss and A. K. Dalby. The invited visitors were W. W. Smith, Frank Daggett and Denzil McDonald as well as Mr. Millin, the speaker of the evening. This meet ing was enjojyed very much by all present and everyone felt that h,3 had learned, something. The club will meet again December 10th, at which time another outside speaker will address them. A. T. Brekke of Fairfield was ar rested Saturday night by Eugene Van Wert, prohibition officer, charged with selling intoxicating liquor. Tho defendant was released on on tem porary bonjls and will appear before Judge Greene at an early date. K. (J.. Pullers has purchased stock and fixtures of the Gold the soft drink establishment for merly owned by J. L. Springer, and will conduct the business in the fut ure. Mr. Springer has left for the eastern part of the state. Olive Therrien, Annette Therrien, Mae Anderson, Margaret Anderson, Grace Anderson, Aimee Wilson, EL- mer Robinson, Oren Rutherford, Geo. ■Therrien, Charlie Therrien and Jo» Plugs attended the dance given at Fish Lake Saturday night. Margaret Anderson, who is ill w ith. appendicitis is at Choteau under th e - doctor's care. Oren Rutherford is leaving for Wisdom, Montana, December 2nd. Martin Hamann went to Pendroy Modany. Margaret and Grace Anderson came home Friday night to spend: Thanksgiving vacation. Mr. Pings and Vincent Pings went to Conrad. Mr. McVey went to Browning on business. Martin Hamann went to Choteart Thursday. George Therrien went to Choteart Monday on business. R. D. Anderson went to Choteart on business Monday. Now is the lime to order your- Christmas photos—always a pleasing gift. Emerick. Miss Clara Pearson, a high school student who lives near Agawam, is reported quite ill with the flu 'at the home of her parens. J. W. Hightower, the stock inspect? or, had business connected with his office in bur communitv this week. Sheriff Martino went to Great Falls last Monday and placed under arrest Wm. Randolph, who is charged fel ony. He returned the same day with, his prisoner. Randolph was placed in jail and as yet has not had his hear ing. V / The Red Cross Roll Call will be extended until late in December, so all will have an opportunity to join. HAPPILY MARRIED Tuesday noon was the scene of a quiet beautiful wedding at the Meth odist parsonage when Mr. Jesse F. Taylor and Miss Jessie F. Shields from Conrad were united in marriage by Rev. Ernest Kistler. After the wedding they immediately departed for the home of Mr. Patton at Sweet Grass where a wedding dinner was awaiting them. These folks ane old Montana friends and well known in this territory. Upon leavig the par sonage some of the good old friends added many tin cans rt ^/'■gkjekers of the -men acnobi are\attending the state convention of teachers at Helena this week. Prof. Williamson and Miss Schimmelpfing, office holders in tho convention, went over in advance o f - most of the others to be at the en rollment on Sunday. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Catho lic church will meet with Mrs. T. H, Pridham on Thursday, December 7. Dave Anderson, former county commissioner, living in the Dry Forks neighborhood, had business with the land commissioner on Monday last. Josephine Knudtzop made final proof on her homestead before Com missioner Ferris last Monday. Her witnesses were Roll in. Clearman and to their Ford 1 Dan McFarland. This morning (Friday) Phil I. Cole, acting as field manager for Gordon Campbell, has a force of men and teams digging the celar and hanling the material ft»r Mr. Campbell's first well in the Choteau district of the Sweet Grass arch. The well is lo cated in the south east corner of the northwest quarter of the northwest j quarter of .section 32, township 25 north, range 4 west. TN° 1°nd is owned by W.m. Reickhoff of Orange City, Iowa. which set them off northwanr on a merry jingle. The Promoter and the people of the community wish them all kinds of good luck on their mat rimonial journey through life.—The Shelby Promoter. Mrs. L. Thompson has taken over the Choteau House Cafe. Robert Johnson, a prominent cat tle and sbeep man of the Dupuyer country had business with Commis sioner Ferris last Monday. Frank Connors and mother, who live w-3st of Dupuyer were shopping with our merchants last Saturday. Bertha D. Jsckson, proprietor of the Bole Inn at Bole, was arrested Sat urday night by prohibition officers. The charao being soll'r.c int/v-ieatins liquor. TJie defendant annoored be fore Judge Greene on Turedav and nlead not. givlte. She wap bound over to_the district court under S1000 bonds, which was nrnmptlv furnished by Great Falls parties. Harry Adams returned fr^m Rhelhv Wednesday where he has been to maV» arrangements to estabiioh an ice business at Shelby and al°o at Kevin. Mr. Adams sneaVs verv high ly of business prospect? at three f nlaces. Mre. John W. Kentges has been Bick for several days with the pre vailing fin, but at this writing has improved somewhat, Citizens State Bank CHOTEAU, MONTANA OUR DIRECTORS: G. M. Coffey P. H. Crossen George F. Miller Wm. Hodgskiss James Eckford We specialize in all departments of Commer cial Banking and offer service consistant with safe banking. a aawnn
