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VOLUME X CHOTEAU, TETON COUNTY, MONTANA, MARCH 2, 1923 ' ' ‘ 'Ÿ\ 4*'’ I NUMBER; 84 mm litis . NEWS NOTES Permits for the grazmg of 177,234 ■cattle and horses and 695,554 sheep were issued during the season 1922 on the forests of district No. 1, which comprises Montana and north Idaho, ■according to a report- just prepared by the forest office at Missoula, Mon tana. Of the 2,826 cattle and horses permits issued, 1,625 were to owners who grazed 40 head of stock or less. Of the 437 permits for sheep, 180 were for flocks of 100Û head\ or less. In addition to the above numbers of stock grazed under permit, free grazing was allower for 6,882 cattle and horses, belonging to 1,615 owners under a regulation by the secretary ■of agriculture, which allows -local settlers to pasture, without permit, the few head of milk cows or work horses actually in use on the hpme ranches. It has always been the policy of the forest service fo give first con sideration to the needs of the home builders, and particularly of the small owners of stock, in the issuance of grazing permits, on the national for ests, as is shown By the large pro portion of small permits to the total as given above. The policy has pro tected .the small owner from unfair competition in the use of the range, has meant the passing of the trâiny stockman, and more 'stability in the industry. The Beaverhead forset, with head quarters‘.at Dillon, grazed 29,91.9.cat tle and horses, a greater number than and other forest in the district. Sheep, numbering more than 114,000, were grazed on the Madison national forest, which stood at the top of the list for this class of stock, followed closely by the Jefferson with a total of over 109,000’head. “The total permitted stock for 1922 was the lowest for several year's. This was caused by the almost unpre cedented depression that overtook the stock industry early in 1920 and no doubt reached the bottom in £Ee past year. It is the view of those in closest touch with the situation that conditions are very definitely on the mend so far as the stockmen are concerned. It is anticipated that per mits for a larger number of stock will be issued for the 1923 season than was the case the past year,” said District Forester Fred Morrell. Sid Campbell, a prominent rancher of the Blackleaf country, was in town onday visiting our merchants. Elmer Weaver moved this week from the Beaupre Hotel to the Guth rie property in the south part of | town. I The contest for membership be tween the ‘•'Reds and Blues ' of the Bible class of the Methodist^ church ended with a large banquet and en tertainment at the Church Tuesday evening. The Blues (having defeated the Reds by showing the largest in crease in membership) were the hon ored guests of the Reds at\the ban quet. The tables were beautiful in their snowy linen and lovely flowers. Covers were laid for 96. The Reds were identified by their Ted caps and aprons, and proved themselves good Ioosers in the manner in which they served the 96 Blues who were seated at the banquet tables. The menu consisted of chicken and noodles, potato salad, hot rolls, apple pie and cheese and coffee. The Blues wore large blue flowers pinned on them and after the .supper gave the Reds a most delightful entertainment. Their part of the church was pro fusely decorated in flowers ahu-Jap anese lanterns. During the singing of the first song “I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles” members of the Blues pre sented each guest with red and blue baloons. Every number on the pro gram was splendid and Blues with Mrs. Jennie Green as class leader were voted as ideal entortainers. While Mrs. Monkman as leader of the Rt dd ¡■-'il all l.ci u'-rn lanls deserve . praise f-: thc-ir urtiring efforts. The entertainment ended with com plimentary ve.ls for ooth Reds an.l Blues and t delightful paper expres sing tl.e gratitude of -his 'arge Bible c'uSy to Mr. Guthrie, their lecturer. METHODIST CHURCH NOTES ‘ Harry T. Stong, pastor ' Sacrament of the Lord's Supper ■Sunday .morning at 10:30. - Sunday school^SE 'l l : 30E ‘ ' Evening service at 7:30. Special music. ^ Chior rehersal this evening (Fri day) at 7:30. Ladies’ Industrial will meet In the church parlors Wednesday p. m. Meeting of Boy Scouts Wednesday evening at 7:30. Prayer service Thursday evening at 8 o’clock. A cordial welcome always awaits you a t our church. Do not stay away because all the people of the church are not perfect. Besides, would you not feel just a little lonesome among a group of folks who were all per fect? E. J. Hirshberg returned last Fri day from California, where he had been on an extended visit with his father. Robert Clarkson made a business trip to Power Tuesday. Chester Hale, of the Choteau Meat Co., went to Great Falls Saturday afternoon, returning Sunday with Mi'fs. Hale, who had been attending the basketball tournament. Statement of Condition of. 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 $406,305.71 LIABILITIES D e p o s its ____________ $339,387.88 Undivided profits ------------- 6,917.83 Capital and surplus ----- 60,000.00 $406,305.71 to I “Mr. President: ' .. “I have in my hand a printed —report of your special committee on state institutions. Tfiis re port was made during my ab; sence and ordered printed with my- name on same. Now, In view of the fact that this report ’was gotten out by one who is'-.preJu-; diced and unfair to the present state administration and this re]- port does not state all the.ïaclç' regarding the board of educa tion handling of the bonds mebv tioned and feeling that further service on this committee’by, me is of no advantage to this body, I now move you that my name be stricken from this report ahd that my resignation from,¡this committee be accepted.”—State ment of Senator Harmon T. Rhoads of Teton county, to. state senate. Objecting to the tactics used by,,the senate special committee investigat ing state institutions, of which he had been a member, and of which Senator Dearborn of Musselshell, js chairman, and the other member Vis Senator Duncan of Madison, Senator Rhoads of Teton on Friday announc ed his resignation from the commit tee, stating that he felt that his “ser vice on this committee would be of no advantage to that body.” The specific cause for Senator Rhoads, resigning from the commit tee, was due, he said, to the report of the committee filed on Wednesday concerning the methods used by the state board of education and state board of examiners in issuing and selling educational bonds. He was not present when this report was made, but despite that fact, Senator Rhoads said his name has Been signed to the report. It '\'Had Been appended to the report with a lead pencil. Opposes Report He did not sanction this report, he said, and objected to his name hav ing been signed during his absence. Besides, he said, he believed the subject was one that should have been investigated by the special committee on boards sficl commis sions, instead of the committee in vestigating state institutions. At first Senator Rhoads stafea he would submit a supplemental report which he would ask to have referred to a sub-committee investigating the action of .the two boards, but a few moments later he instead filed his1 resignation, which was accepted, but appointment of his successor was de ferred. ■In connection with his resignation Senator Rhoads sent his statement) to the secretary’s desk. Just before Senator Rhoads sub mitted his resignation a statement from Senator Dearborn, chairman of the committee, admitted that Senator Rhoads had expressed his • disapprov al1 of ithe publicity given him because of his name being signed to the -re- 'pprt. Senator Dearborn- also stated that he desired it understood that Senator Rhoads had not concurred in the report. The Ladies' Aid society met at the home of Mrs. O. S. Fcrseth last Wed nesday afternoon. Work, in this line, is progressing rapidly. Mr. and Mrs. A. Swanbeck and family were dinner guests at the DeRusha home last Sunday. A large crowd of both young and old attended the shower which was given for Mr. and Mrs. B. Hanson last Friday evening. The evening was spent in music and playing of games. A delicious luncheon was served at midnight. All reported an enjoyable time. Mr. and Mrs. A. Kathman and son visited with home folks last week end. A large number of the Bench young folks attended the dance at Agawam last Saturday evening. All reported a good time. M e . and Mrs. E. Dolalie and family and the Hanson family spent Suday afternoon at the Evenson home. Mr. and Mrs. O. Forseth called at the C. Lindseth Borne Thursday. Miss Ruth Andrews entertained a number of young folks at erage last Friday evening. A delic ious luncheon waff' serve a ai mid night and all reported a most enjoy able time. Rev. Hougland will conduct ser vices at the church Sunday, March 4. Norwegian rin the morning and English in the evening. Everybody welcome. E. Dolalie, who has been visiting with relatives in Minnesota for the past two months, returned to his home last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Edwards and son visited with Mrs. Anderson last Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. O. Mauseth and family are now occupying their new house which is located on the Frank Carl son ranch. Miss Bertina Evenson of Choteau is now visiting with friends and rela tives here. Mrs. Saylor gave the Standard Tests in reading and spelling to the public school Wednesday. The tests were given to the third to eighth grades inclusive. The high scores off.the* tests- will be announced as soon as the papers' are corrected. Geo. Porter of the Porter Bench country was a business caller here Friday. Dune Stewart of Bynum was In town Friday on business. Wilda Simons, a student at the Teton high school, spent the latter part of the week with home folks. Mrs. Otto Wagnild returned to Choteau Monday. J. W. Elliott returned from Great Falls last Thursday, where he had spent several days on business. Mrs. Wm. Doyle, accompanied by Mrs. Lee Good of Great Falls, return ed to her home here Saturday. John Speers of Choteau was in town between trains Saturday. Jos. Lindseth spent Sunday with friends in Conrad. Mr. and Mrs. Hartwick Nelson and son were visitors at the Geo. Wright home Sunday. Nick Garich was a passenger on Tuesday’s train for Choteau. N. G. Bast, traveling auditor for the Gallatin Valley Milling company, was in town on business Tuesday. E. A. Fox, Milwaukee lineman was in town on company business Thurs day of last week. Otto Wagnild and John Wilson autoed to Choteau Tuesday evening. Lee Good of Great Falls was a vis itor in our city Tuesday. Superintendent H. M. Gillick and Road Master Wm. T. O’Donald of the Milwaukee railroad were in town on Tuesday on official business. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Agee are rejoic ing over the arrival of a baby girl, born February 11. Paul Kropp of Brady was in town on business Wednesday. Martin Viegan is putting up his supply of ice for the coming summer. Judging from the amount being stored we can look forward to a hot summer. Scholars in perfect attendance for the six months ~en3lng February the 28th are Lorraie Cchaefer and Jack Reed. Mrs. James Eckforti, accompanied by her daughter. Miss Anfi'.-wa’J a visitor in Great Falls Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Attorney Bert I. Packer appeared in district court Saturday morning on behalf of his client, Lewis Thomp son, who plead guilty * Wednesday morning to the charge of selling in toxicating liquor, and asked that sentence be suspended until such time as Mr. Thompson is able to be up and around. In view of the above Judge Greene pronounced sentence of 30 days in the county jail and fine of $200.00, the jail sentence to be sus pended as requested. A. M. Walley, against whom two liquor charges were filed, plead guilty and was sentenced to 60 days in jail and fined $200. A stay of execution of the jail sentence was asked until March 2nd, which was granted so as to allow the 'defendant to settle Bis business affairs now pending. Victor Jourdonnais, who was found guilty on one of two counts by a jury Wednesday, appeared for sentence on Monday morning and drew 90 days in the county jail and a fine of $400.00. This case was also a violation of the prohibition laws. John Jacobson of Bole, charged with the salp of “moon” at the Bole Inn on November 3, 1922, was found guilty by a jury whlcB set the sent ence as 30 days fn the county jail and $100.00 fine. T. C. Merrill of Fairfield, charged with the sale of intoxicating liquor, was found not guilty Monday after- moon by a jury. This case grew out of evidence gathered by States Of ficers DeRusha, Metzhoff and Mat- land, who testified that Merrill so' a pint of moonshine whiskey to Metz lioff in front of his (Merrill's) place of business at Fairfield. Mr. Merrill was represented by Attorney Freeman of •> Great Falls. Several character Witnesses as well/as others were in troduced by the defense. They were In Merrill’s at thè time of the alleged transaction and testified that the sale was impossible without having been noticed by them. The State of Montana vu. T. G. McGlenn, charged with the sale of “moon” was tried Saturday and the jury returned a verdict of not guilty. Evidence in this case was’ gathered by States Officers Metzhoff and Jones. The defense proved that the alleged transaction was impossible as he was at homo with his wife and children at the time. McGlenn was recently brought from* Ellensburg, Washington, by Sheriff Reiquam. Tuesday morning the case of Mon tana vs. Ann Nickoli, charged with the sale of intoxicating liqu6r was dismissed upon motion of the county attorney for lack of evidence. The defendant was represented by Attor ney Freeman of Great Falls. Charles LePage, charged with the sale of and having intoxicating liquor in his possession was found guilty by a jury on the second count and they fixed his punishment at a fine of $30. The first count, the sale of intoxicat- PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWS ITES This being examination week most of the grades are v e r f Uusy. Gay Shepherd and Mary Nutro are back la<?the flrs^ grade after a pro longed absence due to sickness. Jane Guthrie accompanied by her mother^ have gone to Indiana to be present at the Burial of her grand mother. The 7th and 8th grades are work ing on a play to be given at the next meeting of the Parent-Teachers. Last Thursday afternoon, Washing ton’s birthday, moving pictures were shown by Mr. Ray. —Jim Sulgrove. ing liquor, was dismissed by the court after hearing the evidence. C. W. Hower, charged with trans- ■porting intoxicating liquor, and who was arrested two miles north of Dut ton on the Teton riven on July 13th, 1921, was represented by his attorney Mr. Donelly of Havre. The states witnesses brought out the fact that between 8 and 9% sacks Of whisky and gin were found cashed in the brush about half a mile from the al leged car and that the whisky was brought to Choteau by Sheriff I. S. Martine and ordered held by the court. In the course of the trial the evidence was called for and Former Sheriff Martine informed the court that the liquor had disappeared dur ing his administration without his knowledge. Martine testified that the key to the cell where the liquor was stored was sometimes in his possession and sometimes in tne olfice safe, and that a man, once a prisoner at the jail, had informed him that one of his deputies had removed several sacks of liquor, but was unable to say whether or not it was the Hower liquor. The case was ordered dismissed by the court. Confiscation proceedings were filed against the car immediately after capture but it was returned on a third party claim. In the case of Bade Mumuzick. and wife, charged with the unlawful sale of intoxicating liquor and with conducting ‘ a common nuinsace, the latter charge was dismissed. Mr. Mumuzick plead guilty to the first charge and was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail and \Cb pay a fine of $150. The jaiT sentence was suspended until April 1st in order to allow the defendant to put in his crop. Court was dismissed until 9:30 on Thursday morning. Citizens State] Bank CHOTEAU, MONTANA OUR DIRECTORS: , ~ C. 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. % . - • d . ,fvy
