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VOLUME Î X •; ' ' CHOTEAU, TETON COUN^Yv MONTANA, DECEMBER 15, 1922 . NUMBER 2S , For the second time in the history o f Montana the state legislature will convene on New Year’s day. The state constitution provides that the Montana legislature convene on the first Monday in January, which, this coming year, falls on New Years day. The only other time for the conven ing of the legislature feli on New Years day was the fifteenth assembly convened in 1917. The legislature will convene at .noon, each branch meeting separate ly. The new state senators will be given the oath of office by the chief justice of the state supreme court, and the members of the house will be •sworn in by the secretary of state. Following that procedure each branch ■will organize by naming a secretary o f the senate and a chief clerk for the house. ' \ -jaj,j j Each •■house will name a committee to .notify the governor that the legis lature has been organized and ready to receive any communications he may have to submit. With those formali ties dispensed both branches will probably adjourn for the first day. On the second day it generally has been the rule for the senate and hotase to meet in joint session in the house chamber shortly before noon, with the president of the senate pre siding, and name a joint committee which will notify the governor that the legislature is in joint session. This joint committee, if the previous rule is followed out, will escort the governor to the assembly when the governor will .deliver his biennial message. . r ' -, •v --- : --- : METHODIST CHURCH NOTES1 Harry T. Stong, Pastor Morning worship at 10:30. Sermon toy the pastor. Sunday school at 11:30. Evening worship at 7:30. Song service, special music. Choral rehersal Tuesday evening. X>ed by R. A. Keyes. . Wednesday evening, Boy Scout meeting. Refreshments served by the third patrol. Thursday evening a Christmas. tab leau given in the church by the high school Sunday School class. Given under the direction of Miss Marie Schimmelpfeng. Prof. R. A. Keyes will be in town Friday and Saturday to give lessons, and to meet the chorus this evening. The Ladies Industrial will have Christmas candy and hyacinths on sale at the Choteau Drug and the Choteau Mercantile Friday and Sat urday of this week. Lunch will also be served at the Mercantile on Sat urday. Wm. Reickhoff.-who has been here for several dhys, left last Friday for Spokane, Portland and other western '•.ties where he' has Extensive inter ests. •The seventh grade have completed their product map of Europe and are now dwelling on minimum essentials of that country. The eighth’ grade are sending their first papers to the A. N. Palmer Co., hopeing to * get their improvement certificates. A pair of children's white stockings were found near the Beaupre Hotel December 4th, and are now at the school house. The fifth grade had a skating party Friday, December 8th, at the gravel pit - —Clinton Core. F A R M IN G T O N N E W S Miss Gladys Andrews visited at the Hynes home last Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Kruegar and son, Bob, were dinner guests at the 0. Depnei* home last Sunday. Miss Elnora Lindseth spent last weekend visiting with Alice Otness. Miss Winnie Nickoli of Great Falls is visiting at the J. Kerr home The Misses Ruth Andrews and Martha Chalmers were entertained to dinner at the Hynes home Thurs day evening. Oddie Lindseth and August Katli- man were business visitors in Brady last Tuesday. The teachers and pupils of the Farmington school will give a Christ? mas program on Saturday evening. December 23, Everybody welcome. Mrs. A. R. Kieffer spent Thursday afternoon at the 6. Lindseth. home. Miss Dorothy Lindseth visited with home folks .last week, end.\ ' ;-L. Satre o f Washington _ Is visiting with friends and relatives here. --A laVge crowd attended the- dance at Farmington last Saturday even ing. Everyone reported a good time. Rev. Hougland will conduce ser vices at the church on Christmas day. The forenoon services will be in Norwegian and the evening ser vices in English. Everyone is cor-' dially invited to attend. Jack Perrin, starred in speedy Uni versal short reel Western dramas re cently and well regarded as a lead ing man, impersonates a deplorable serious young fellow in the Univer sal comedy-drama at the Royal Fri day and Saturday, “The Dangerous Little Demon.” If his kid sister hadn’t repeated his private remark that he “was going to marry a wad” he might have put something over on the heroine. As it was, \The Dangerous Demon,” caught on to the nature of his seriousness in time to grab the wedding bell rope. Marie Prevost is the star, portraying the fascinating character of the “demon.” Harry K. Ferris left Choteau Mon day evening for White Fish, where he will be employed in the lumber camps in that district. Patriotism and Business Every good citizen at this time should do his share toward strengthirig the Federal Reserve 2 Banking System which our govmment has cre- ^ ated with its billion dollars of resources to stand, back o f 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. i FIRST NATIONAL BANK ^ - OF CHOTEAU : P E R C E N T M O R E I I L U S T T E A R Statistics from County Treasurer O. G. Meadow’s office show that the current tax collections are fifteen per cent higher than last year, notwith standing the fact that from. November 1st until the closing of the books, that $38,904.82 were received. The total amount of real estate taxes, charged to the treasurer are $408,- 903.58, and personal property' to ‘the amount of $23,192.87. making-a total of $432,096.45. The treasurer’s reg ister shows that at the close of bus iness the collections amounted to $362,438.45. A ready responce to tax notices was made from vicinities in Teton county where, an average crop was harvested and if cars had been avail able for the marketing of grain after it had been put in the elevators, the percentage would have been materi ally higher. Many part payments were made with the understanding that as soon as grain could be mar keted the balance would be taken up. \CONQUERING POWER” TAKEN FROM BALZAC The Rex Ingram production for Metro of “The Conquering Power,\ greeted in New York as one of the truly great motion pictures of the age is announced by the Royal Theatre for two days, beginning Monday, next. Is it an adaption by June Mathis of Balzac’s ' novel, “Eugenie Grandet,” a powerful story of love and greed in a small French provin cial town. Alice Terry, and Rudolph Valentino who created such memorable succes ses as the »lovers .in Ingram’s produc tion of “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse,” are cast in the leading roles of Eugenie and her Parisian suitor, Charles, and Ralph LewiB plays the old miser, Grandet. Others in the cast are Edward Connelly, Edna Dumary, George Atkinson, Wil lard Lee Hall, Mary Hearn, Bridgetta Clark, Mark Fenton, Eugene Pouyet and Ward Wing. The photography is by John F. Seitz and the technical directors are Ralph Barton and Amos Myers. Rathbone Temple No. 25, Pythian Sisters, Choteau, Montana. Dec. 12, 1922. Whereas: Our esteemer brother, Knight A. C. Warner, passed to his reward on the 15th day of November, 1922; Be it resolved; That in the death of Brother Warner ’ this lodge has lost a valued memebr, one whose life has always exemplified the principles of Pythian Friendship, and that the community has lost one who was es teemed and respected by all who knew him. Resolver further; That our charter be draped in mourning for the rest of the year, and that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the min utes of this lodge and that a copy be forwarded to the bereaved relatives of our departed brother. STELLA M. CLELAND OLIVIA H. OPPIE t . C. J. B. STEPHENS - Committee vDr. and Mrs. H. W. Bateman en tertained at dinner Sunday evening. Covers were laid for ten and the ta ble was beautifully decorated In the red and green Christmas colors. Those present besides the host and hostess were Mr. and Mrs, Eckford, Mr. and Mrs! Hirshberg, Mr. and Mrs. Larson and Mr. and Mrs. Cain. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Alfred C. Warner, deceased. ' Notice is Hereby given by the un dersigned, Executor of the Will and Estate of Alfred C. Warner, deceased, to the creditors and to all persons having claims against the said de ceased, to exhibit them with the nec essary vouchers within four months after the first publication of this no tice to the said Executor at the First National Bank, Choteau, Montana, the same being the place for the transaction of said Estate. Date December 14th, 1922. , EDWARD J. HIRSHBERG, Executor of the Will and Estate , of Alfred. C. Warner, deceased. James. Sulgrove, Attorney for Executor, Choteau, Montana. (First publication' Dec. 15, 1922) I E W E A T H E R JRobert Clarkson, the county agent, who’, has.-been keeping government récords of the weather for some time, gives out the , following interesting data; Beginnig as far back as 1891 the;, precipation • daring April, May, .June, and'July shows 8.50 inches and September, October, November and December of that year showed 1.71 inches. The records were not kept again until 1905, which gives Septem ber/; October, November and Decem- ber;as .63 inches, and in the following yéar. April, May and June show 7.84 inches. Then taking up the present year we find that the total precipita tion for the year ending September 1st,; waa 10.02 inches of which 7.59 inches fell in May, June and July, thus showing the entire year extreme ly low. This November shows an average precipitation. Last year we had ten days in December which registered below zero and this year we have already had more than that number of days below zero and the month not half gone yet. The cold est , recorded this month was 34 de grees below zero. Last winter the coldest was only 27 below which was on November 19th, and this was the record for the month since 1920. The average minimum temperature last November was 28.5, while this year gives 34.5. •John Ziminerman, one of the citi zens of Fairfield, had court business inTtown'Xlonday of this week. v Judge John J. Greene returned Thursday after holding court at points in the northern counties. » • __________ Mrs.: Bert L Packer entertained, at bridge last Saturday in honor; of the high school and grammar school teachers. A delicious luncheon was served and a most delightful time was reported by all. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Givens were dinner guests at the Ed. Hirshberg home-Sunday. Miss Hagen of Great Falls has ac cepted a position as stenographer for the Teton County Abstract Co. G. C. Coulson of Fairfield was a Choteau visitor Monday and Tuesday of this week. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Brekke of Fair- field came in Monday as witnçsses at a case in justice court. Rev. H. E. Bush was a visitor in Great Falls the first of the week. H. M. Ix>yan of Great Falls was a business visitor at the court house Thursday of this week. Quite a large delegation of the members of the local K. of P. lodge expect to go to Great Falls tonight (Friday) to attend a special session of the order at that city. A large class of candidates will be initiated into the order and the Rathbone bible will be used. This iB the bible used in the first ceremonies of the order when it was organized. At least three candidates will be from the local lodge. WANTED AT ONCE:— 1000 DRES SED TURKEYS. CHOTEAU MEAT CO. The dance given by the Commercial club at the high school last Friday night proved to be a very successful affair in every detail. The attend ance was quite large, considering the very cold weather. The net receipts were slightly over fifty dollars which will be used to build warming rooms at the ice pond for the benefit of the public who wish to Bkate. ------------------ i The case of the state against Wm. Randolph came up for hearing before Justice Ferris Monday at two o’clock. County Attorney Magee, finding the evidence insufficient, moved the court to dismiss the charge and the motion was granted. The Irwin case, which was to have came up before Justice DeHaas on the 12th was postponed until the 19th of this month. This is a case in which Irwin is accused 'of selling mortgaged property. J. C. Connole and family left for Butte last Friday where they expect to spend the winter. Mrs. G. Nyberg and son left for Great Falls last Friday to be gone for several days. Otto F. SchaeCer made a business trip to Choteau Friday afternoon. Mrs. Bernard Nelson went to Cho teau Saturday to consult with the dentist. Miss Katheryn Willis returned from her visit at Choteau Saturday to resume teaching at the Dyer school house. Misses Clara and Ella Pearson left on Monday’s train for Choteau to, resume studies at the high school there. Mrs. Otto Wagnild, who has been confined at her home on account of illness, returned to Choteau Monday to take np her duties at the telephone exchange. J. N. Elliott of the firm of Elliott and Collender, contracting drillers, made a business trip to Great Falls Tuesday. Harry Havice, who has worked as night driller at the California oil well, left for his home at Casper, Wyoming, Tuesday. The annual Christmas program of the Agawam school will be held at the Lavera Hotel Saturday, the 23rd. Program beginning at 7 p. m. Following the program there will be a dance given by the management. Everybody cordially invited. George Wright attended to business affairs in Chotieau Wednesday. The children in perfect attendance for the first three months of the shcool year were Ruth Barnes, Lor raine Schaefer and Jack Reed. Rathbone Temple No. 25, Pythian Sisters, at their regular' meeting., on Tuesday night, elected their officers for. the ensuing year as follows:- - - * Edna .M.\ Stephens;.P. ,C. Stella Cieland» M. E. C ,5 Eva Howard, E. S. Jennie M. Trescott, E. J. Irene Peterson, Manager. Cleo Dudley, Protector Gladys Carver, Outer Guard Gladys Marline, M. R. S. Jennie Green, Musician lonne Gregory, Lelia Ashworth and Anna Curtis, trustees. The stewards of the M. E. church wish to thank ail who have been so generous and prompt in returning their pledges. Amounts have been received from $5 to $100, all of which will be used to make our town a bet ter place to live. If any one has not received a pledge .card, hut would like to help in sustaining a Methodist church in Choteau, mail a card, or check, to Mrs. W. D. Butchart, Choteau. Thanking all for their support, BOARD OF STEWARDS The K. of P. lodge will give their carnival dance at the K. P. hail on the evening of Thursday, December, 21. This dance was postponed some time ago on account of the death of A. C. Warner. A I D T H E R O I L C O . ■ ; T O G R I L L I E ! I I S C U T Walter Bright and his associates» who are large operators ' jn the Cat Creek oil fields, have interested, themselves in this district, having made a deal with T. O. Larson to ptit* down a test well on his land near Koyle, north of town, and also one- witb W. D. Jones near Bynum. The contract for drilling both these wells has been let to M. W. Edwards, also a contractor of the Cat Creek field. The material for for these wells has been given a rush order and worlc will begin Immediately. This will give the Choteau district. 5 drilling wells, and sholild give this field a thorough test as one lies to the south, one to the east and three to the north. Luteflsk at the Choteau Meat Co. Wm. Reiquam, accompanied by Mrs. Reiquam, went to Great Falls Thurs day for a few days visit The Friday Bridge club met with Mis. Arthur Hirshberg this week. Father Maroney came in Monday on the Milwaukee after a short visit in Great Falls and Helena. Luteflsk at the Choteau Meat Co. ODD FELLOWS ENTERTAINED TUESDAY EVENING About forty Odd Fellows and their invited guests met at the Connor hall Tuesday evening for the regular monthly social session. Eight tables played at 500 until, eleven o’clock, when a chicken and- noodle supper wjis ser,ve4/':-After sft^per those pres vent danced to music furnished by ■Mrs. -J. T. Ragland and B. B. Roger» and son. A NEW PAPER FOR TETON . ‘ COUNTY According to information received, by the Montanan office, John Friend of Pendroy will shortly commence the publication of a weekly news par- pier, to be called the Pendroy Prog ress. Mr. Friend is an experienced newspaper man, having been con nected with a string of papers pub lished in Nebraska. Christinas Gifts and Suggestions Christmas Gifts that delight the kiddies as well as the grown-ups. Here is a beautiful assortment of five articles consisting of leather goods, jewelry and toys, specially selected from our large stock of merchandise. One leather pocket book alone is worth more than you are paying for, all of the five presents. This amaz ing Christmas bargain should add joy to those who get it. The entire lot will be sent the same day your order is received upon receipt of only 39 cents in coin or stamps. Gilfillan. Products Co., Dept. 325, Gilfillan Block, St. Paul, Minn. Citizens State Bank CHOTEAU , MONTANA OUR DIRECTORS: G. M. Coffey P. H. Crossen George F, Miller Wm. Hodgskiss James E ckford We specialize in all departments o f Commer cial Banking and offer service consistant with safe banking.
