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V- L, ‘ \ HELENA Hf?(orical Society. m i m • :■ Historical Society of Montana. VOLU M E X M Û ^ CH O T EA U , T E T O N .G O U N ^ Y ,^M O N T AN A, J A N U A R Y 5, 1923 N U M B E R 26 JUDSE J, J, GREEE Continuation of the temporary in junction restraining . the removal of county offices and records from Pop- .. lar to Wolf Point, designated in the November elections as the permanent seat of Roosevelt county, until the final election contest is decided has \been ordered by Judge John Greene Judge Greene, in announcing his ■order, declared that it was based on \good ordinary business judgment,” and did not indicate any opinion as to the merits of the case or what the final outcome thereof may be. Court was then adjourned until February 1st. This action was the outcome of two week’s legal battle hotly con tested on the Wolf Poit side by At torney George Hurd of Great Falls, and represented by George A. Bangs of Grand Forks, N. D., Harrison F. McConnell and George E. Erickson of Popular. The injunction will keep the county seat of Roosevelt county in Poplar until the contest case is finally decid ed by the courts. In rendering his opinion Judge Greene stated that he Relieved the case should be disposed of as soon as possible and set it for trial February 1. For the past two weeks the district ■court room has been the scene of great activity and excitement, , as a great number of witnesses from both Poplar and Wolf Point were called to testify and a largo number of in terested spectators were in attend ance from all parts' of the county. Attorney Bangs conducted the exam ination of the witnesses for the plaintiff and is said to have establish ed many irregularities in. the election reosntly held. Most of the witnesses for the defense were members.of the election boards in . Wolf Point, and the general opinion is that Mr. Bangs secured as- much information from them as he did from his own witnes ses. Before an order was made by the board of county commissioners di recting removel of the county seat to Wolf Point a temporary injunction was granted by Judge C. E. Comer, sitting in the district court at Plenty- wood. This injunction was granted for 10 days, and the date of hearing set for December 20. At the con clusion of this hearing Judge Greene decided not to dissolve the injunc tion until the contest of the election had determined the location of the permanent county seat. BÜTTE l ï l PDSTBFFICE A need for a larger feGtrci build ing in 140 cities, costing upwards of $40,000,000 was reported to congress Wednesday by Secretary Mellon and Postmaster General Work. The report pointed out that rent now paid to house govenmerit acti ties was more thhn $20,000,000 a year. The recommendation was made that a program covering a period of years be mapped out, relief to be provided first in places of the great est congestion and where the gov ernment is paying large rentals. The estimated cost of buildings recommended in cities where the work would require considerable out lay include: Duluth, Minn., $650,000; Butte, Mont., $350,000; Fargo, N. D., $600,000; Aberdeen, S. D., $300,000; and Casper, Wyo., $350,000. TO A story of the new west is told in Anita Stewart’s latest starring pro duction which is called “A Question of Honor” and is to be shown at the Royal Theatre next Wednesday and Thursday. Posses and \ gold diggers are replaced by engineers and ranch- erg in this absorbing plot laid in the heart of the Sierras. Edward Hearn is leading man. The Wheat Growers Association of Montana has made plans to hold meetings in Teton county during the last half of January and will send August Nelson, a representative of that association to address these meetings, which wil be held for the pui’pose of taking up any question which old members have to ask and also to put on a campaign for new members. Mr. Baart, who is taking charge of the work in this territory, says that Teton co.unty will sign up ninety per cent of the farmers in this drive. Mr. Nelson, who comes'-to Teton county, has had considerable exper ience in the grain business, having been with the grain inspection de-' partment of North Dakota. He was also an instructor in grain grading at the North Dakota agricultural col lege. With this type of a man to ad dress the meetings, there should be a good attendance. The Wheat Growers Association has now been given a trial and has stood the test. Last year in Teton county they paid about ten cents per bushel over the average price paid by the elevators and in the case of durliam even more than this. Most of these farmer's who are in the association are satisfied with re sults. If ,not they should attend the meetings and make their complaints known. Time and place of meetings will be given in the-next issue. HSBDIIG'IETOES BILL FOB USE : O F Washington, Jan. 3,—The Bursum bill providing for an increas.9 in the pensions of Civil and Mexican war veterans was vetoed today by Presi dent Harding. In his veto message the president declared the increase in governmental expenditure involved would amount to \heedlessness” and objected also to the bill’s “loose pro vision for pensioning widows.” White House attaches said the Bursum bill was the first general pension measure ever to be returned to congress with the disapproval of a president. Its blanket provisions apply to all surviving participants for the Mexican and Civil wars, their, widows and nurses who saw active service. Introduced by Senator Bursum, re ’publican, New Mexico, the measure was passed by both senate and house by overwhelming majorities. Lead ers in congress, were unwilling to predict today, however, whether it would be possible to override thé president’s veto. The bill would increase pensions of Mexican and Civil War veterans of $72 a month and widows of veterans would receive $50 a month with $6 added for each dependent. It pro vides $50 a month to civil war nurses and a graduated scale of pensions hp to $120 a month for various degrees of disability suffered in service dur ing all wars. Indian war veterans would receive $30 and their widows $ 20 . Senator Bursum said late’ today that he expected .to make a motion in the senate, possibly tomorrow, to pass the bill over thé president’s veto. IH TODAY F Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Coffey, Jr., en tertained a few of their friends at a 7o’clock dinner last Friday evening. Those present, besides the host- and hostess, w ere Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Mc Donald, Mi*, and Mrs. T. H. Givens, Mr. and Mrs. T O. Larson, Miss Alva Larson and Miss Harriet Larson. Statement o f Condition of FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHOTEAU at close of business Dec. 29, 1922 RESOURCES Cash in vault and in other banks --------- $174,802.65 County warrants, real estate, etc --------------- 27,443.45 Loans and discounts ___ 204,059.61 LIABILITIES D e p o s its --------------------- $339,387.88 Undivided profits ---------- 6,917.83 Capital and surplus ------ 60,000.00 $406,305.71 $406,305.71 y . V.- Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hanson were dinner guests at the Dolalie home last Sunday. An annual, meeting of the Ladies Aid Society was held at the home of Mrs. H. P. Kruger last Wednesday afternoon. New officers were elected at this meeting. The C. Lindseth family were dinner guests at the O. Lindseth home on New Years day. A large crowd attended the dance which was given at the Farmington school house last Friday evening. All reported a most enjoyable time. The members of the Norwegian Lutheran church of Farmington held llieir hnnual meeting at the church last Tuesday. S. I. Syse and P. A. Moen called at the O. Lindseth home last Sunday. Miss Ruth Andrews spent a few days last week visiting with Miss Alice Otness. Helen Lindseth was on the sick list last week. A large crowd of both young and old attended the dance which was given at Farmington on New Years night. Everyone reported a good time. Mr. and Mrs. J. Otness and family Mi*, and Mrs. Ewenson and family and the Hanson family were dinner guests at the Dolalie home last Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. J. Edwards and Juel and Mr. and Mrs. Kruegar enjoyed a New Year’s wake at the O. Depner home last Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Oien and family of Brady visited with friends and rela-' tives here last week. Miss Blanche Peterson of Conrad spent a few days with during Christmas. . Miss Mabel Hanson left for Spo kane last week. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hynes and family and Mr. and Mrs. DeRusha were dinner guests at the Swanbeck home last Sunday. Joel Otness, who' is attending school in Great Falls, spent a few days visiting with home folks last week. • At 2:02 today the 15% inch bit of the Gordon Campbell well located on southeast corner of northwest quarter of northwest quarter, section thirty- two,. township twenty-five north, of range five west, near Farmington, started to pound its way to the liquid gold/ This is one of the most im portant events in the history of oil development in Teton county, and Choteau in particular, as much confi dence is placed in Mr. Campbell as he ,has.- proven three other fields in Montana. Mr. Campbell states that this' is one of the most promising structures in the state from a geolog ical standpoint and that he has gone the limit in the way of equiptment. It is ¿.said that operations would be prosecuted without delay with a two tower a day work and that produc tion may be expected at a depth of 1700 or 1800 feet. With a good sup ply of water and the rig fully enclos ed no 'delay in drilling is anticipated on account of bad weather. The rig consists of an eighty foot California triple sway derrick together with six inch rig irons and is capable of thoroughly testing the structure. Fully 300 people from ChoteaU, Farmington and the Burton bench were present when the bit started Drastic economy in county govern ment are demanded in resolutions re cently adopted by an association of taxpayers in Valley county for pre sentation to the chairman of the board of county commissioners. Strict observance of all laws governing pub lic expenditures, curtailments until the expenses of the county is within the income, and elimination of dep uties in several offices, are a few of the demands incorporated in the res olutions. The board of county commissioners is condemned for its alleged failure to protect the interests of the taxpayers in the matter of purchase of county supplies, the resolutions intimating that the commissioners htfVe not been accepting the lowest proposal for the county printing and for office supplies. Land classification is at tacked as a useless and expensive project and those responsible for carrying it out are severely critized. The resolutions demand the abol ishment of the county hospital, the county ferry, condemn the alleged un- busiesslilce methods employed in the building and maintenance of county roads, assail the reporter practice of employing special council in the county attorney’s office, and recom- TO pounding away and everyone was j mended that proceedings be corn- much interested in seeing the crew i menced at once to recover $4000 from rig up and clear for action to start! the W. L. Slayton & Co., bond firm, testing one of the largest possible j the sum paid for legal work in con- fields with the Sweet Grass arch. nection with the issuance Over 20,000 acres in Teton county and that similar action are included in the Campbell hold ings and it is the intention to make a thorough test of these premises. of bonds be started METHODIST CHURCH NOTES , -Harry T. Stong, pastor KSrning .worship at 10:30. Sunday School at- 11:30. Song service and sermon at 7:3Q.'/. Choral rehersal Tuesday evening, led by Prof. R. A. Keyes. Rural Pastor’s sub-district cohfer- ance beginning Wednesday at 1:30 p. m. and continuing until Thursday night. Devotionals ........ ...... R. B. Culbertsons Music as an Asset to Church Ser- service ....... t.............. R. A. Keyes The Supreme Task of the Church .................. .................. J. A. Martin Tlie Power of Intercession Miss Payne 1. Decision Day and What Next? ...... . ........ . ................ P. W. Haynes 2. Evangelism Among Young People ......................... Roy Wilson 3. Revival Meetings M. H. Needham 4. What Method Shall We Us«? .......... „ ......... . .......... A. W. Hammer- Intermediate and Junior League W o r k ....... „„Mrs. R. B. Culbertson The Missionary Opportunity ................ . .... ..... Mrs. J. A. Martin Evening Sermon at 7:30 ------- ---- .......... . ................... . ...... A. P. Aiton Devotionals ................. ........ A. C. Snow Pastor-Calling in the Country. .... ..... .............. . ............ A. W. Hammer Method of Sermon Mowing ........... _______ __ Eact Pastor 5 Minutes Program for School Appointment ......................... . .......... Roy Wilson The Preacher and the K. K. K. ___________ ____ ___ __ A. P. Aiton against other bond companies. It is also recommended that an examination be made into the affairs of the city of Glasgow by a committee and that a report of the investigation be returned in the near future. The resolutions-are * signed - by .JacobpPat- tison, a real estate dealer,'•’•'Who Is president of the taxpayers’ associa tion. On December 21st, 1922, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Savory were host and hostess at their Sheep Creek ranch to a large number of their friends. The Ranch Home of thig well and fa vorably known couple was filled to overflowing as the new year was wel comed in at a sumptuous table laden with good things to eat. 500 was played untl the first streaks of dawn on January 1st, 1923. Those present were: Mrs. L. B. Hail, Mr. and Mrs. Ben English, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rappold and daughter Annie, Charles Miller, John and Oliver Blssonelte and the Misses Mary Sandknop and Florece Daley of Dupuyer; Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Jones of Bynum; Mr. and Mrs. Wilkie and Mr. and Mrs. Jocab Lauffer and son of Valier; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Leech and daughter Earla of Conrad and John Sandknop of Manson. As the assembled guests departed, Mr. ad Mrs. Savory were wished at least 25 more happy new years on the Sheep Creek Ranch. PBBFIT Bi BILL OF SEN. M O W A bill introduced by Senator Mc- Nary to allow homesteaders two ad ditional years to pay their construc tion costs passed the senate W ednes-. day and now goes to the house. If the bill passes the house, as is expect ed, homesteaders will have until De cember 31, 1924, to pay. Four per cent interest will he charged by the government. The resolution proposing an inves tigation of the lease of the Teapot dome to the Sinclair Oil company by Secretary Fall was called up before the senate committee on public lands Wednesday by Senator Walsh. The committee determined to employ geo logical experts to ascertain whether the naval reserve would be drained, as claimed by the secretary of the interior in giving the lease. The- senate com m ittee is determined to push the inquiry regardless of Fall’s forthcoming resignation, and will name the geologists who will decide the question next week. PUBLIC SCHOOL The public school opened after a weeks vacation, Tuesday, January 2, 1923. , Several new pupils entered after the Xmas holidays. Francis Wolf and Edna White en tered Miss Alberts class. Roland White and Lonr-'i ,*y.- entered .Mrs. Vandewarks class. Roy White entered :■ Mrs. Ray’s room. , Villa White’ enteye^.«. Miss Dean's- room. Friday agfte’moon,* December 22, a- Xmas program was given as fol lows:* Play ' --------------------- Truth For A Day - Eighth Grade Girls Recitation ................. . ..... .Ragged Doll Mary Sulgrove, 6tli grade Recitation —— Just Before Christmas Hannon Rhoads, 6th Grade Song ............ ............... ......... ...... School Santa Claus visited the public school that day giving each a bag of Christmas goodies. The school house has been thoroughly cleaned and ventilated, during the Christmas holidays. —By Violet Dow. The Womans Club dance given at the K. P. ball New Year’s was very much of a success in every way, financially as well as socially. Tho music furnished by local talent was pronounced by all present as excel lent. A number of ladies wore very elaborate costumes of the latest style. Everyone joined in seeing that all harl a good time and all stayed until the strains of Home Sweet Home at about 2:30 a. m. •; On Monday morning, January list, Former Sheriff Martine turned over the keys to that office to his suc cessor, Wm. Rjelquam. Thfe new sheriff will be assisted for a short time by Martin Read, former under sheriff, until Mr. Reiquam and his | under-sheriff, Walter Streeter, get a | good line on the workings of the of- _jflce. Rural Pastors Reading ..... J. A. Martin Is the Mormon Church* a Real Problem ? ..... ....... M. H. Needham Does a Man Need Use \Political Methods” to be a Successful Preacher? ............. R. B. Culbertson Whose duty is it to See About the Upkeep of the Church? .......... .... ..... ................... H. T. Stong How Far Should the Pastor Go . __ . llr_! In Working out the Church j j Budget? v -- ----- --------- 1- A. Martin j ; Devotionals .............. — ...... Miss Payne The Community Church—Can the Methodist Church be made O n e ? __________ R. B. Culbertson The Task of a Church in Elevat ing the Moral Consciousness of a Community. ........ H. T. Stong The \Movie” in the Church ......... _______ _ ____ . __ _____ Roy Wilson Report on the Religious Educa tional Program of the Church __________ Each Pastor 5 Minutes Our Attitude Toward the Oregon ; Bill Concerning Private Schools _______ E. M. VanDemark How can We Meet our Methodist Standard in Sunday School Work? „J ........ ......-P. W. Haynes Evening Sermon at 7:00 p. m— __________ ; .... „.E. M. VanDemark Moving Picture, \A-Maker of Men at 8 p. m. Citizens State ; Bank CHOTEAU, MONTANA OUR DIRECTORS: G. M. Coffey - P. H. Crossen > i . George F. Miller Wm. Hodgskiss James E ckford W e specialize in all departments o f Commer cial Banking and offer service consistant with safe banking.
