Fence and Land Ownership Tie Wire to Real Estate Title
Shannon Bros. v Pat O'Hara ends with fence becoming part of land upon erection and title passing with the realty. Court finds O'Hara owns the wire removed from the fence due to state land ownership, despite Shannon Bros. original purchase of the wire. The decision notes a surge in federal job classifications without extra staffing to handle the increase.
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Great Falls
Shannon Bros
Pat O'Hara
J. B. Leslie
District Court
O'Hara
Shannon Pros
Brady
George Stanton
Wants More Clerical Help
Washington July 4 Chief Examiner A R Serven of the civil service commission releases the annual report urging expanded facilities. He notes in the past five or six years the commission has faced growing workload and calls for greater staffing and resources.
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Washington
A. R. Serven
Civil Service Commission
Serven
State Land Sales By Colorado? Board Disposes of Applications
Montana board of land commissioners refused two desert land entry waiver requests by Benjamin F. Shaw in Beaverhead county and M. M. Jensen in Cascade county. It also sold 15 acres to Largey Lumber Co of Missoula at 150 dollars per acre and 15 acres to Montana & Great Northern Railroad at 10 dollars per acre. Lafayette Tinkel of Kalispell bought 160 acres and R. E. Wells bought 40 acres at 10 dollars per acre.
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Helena
State Board of Land Commissioners
Benjamin F. Shaw
Beaverhead
State Board
M. M. Jensen
Cascade County
Montana
Great Falls & Canada Railroad
The
Montana & Great Northern
Seton County
Lafayette Tinke
Killspell
R. E. Wells
Wool Market Lively as Buyers Rush in Billings Wool Sale
Special dispatch from Billings reports a bustling Northern Pacific wool warehouse sale led by Thomas Cruse of Helena who sold 25,000 pounds at 15 cents to Luce & Manning. Other consignments across Billings and Burlington warehouses totaled 649,000 pounds with bids from Justice Bateman Co., Hallowell & Donald, J Williams & Co., and Nichols Dupee Co. The day showed strong demand and an overall price uptick over last week.
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Northern Pacific Wool
Thomas Cruse
Helena
Luce & Manning
Billings
Cruse
Hollowell, Donald & Co
J. L. Carey
Nichols, Dupee & Co
H. W. Ostrander
Oo. N
Ostrander
Boiler Makers End Strike In Great Falls And Havre
In Great Falls Montana on July 14 the boiler makers strike on the Montana Central and Great Northern ended with an 15 cent daily wage rise to 3.40. Havre workers returned to their jobs while machinists remained out, with dispute over approval by the national executive committee and Vice President Wilson steering the local actions.
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Great Falls
Montana Central
Great Northern
Havre
Stevens
Ty Machinists
National Executive Committee of
Machinists
O’brien
O'Brien
Wilson
St. Paul
National Union of Machinists
Union Pacific
Mont
State Board to Assess Sidetracks, Says Attorney General
Helena July 14 The attorney general replies to Sidney Miller and Lewis and Clarke county officials that the state board of equalization holds sole power to assess railroad sidetracks and yard tracks. The county assessor need take no action unless it conflicts with the board. The board confirms sidetrack values are included in county valuations.
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Helena
Sidney Miller
Lewis and Clarke County
State Board of Equalization
Odell McConnell
McConnell
Lewis and
Clarke County
Curtailed Water Use Set by Miles City Council
Miles City council adopts a new water schedule to curb use during the dry season. Superintendent Mott notes seepage is minimal and Tongue River supply arrives slowly, risking night-time drought and fire danger. The plan allows watering from 5 to 9 am and 5 to 6 pm, prioritizing morning draw.
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Miles City
Mott
Tongue River
Land sales in Beaverhead and nearby counties draw steady bids
Thomas D. Long, register of the state land office, reports Dillon auctions sold 240 acres in Madison county at 13.25 dollars per acre and leased three sections for 130 dollars yearly. Beaverhead county brought 1,360 acres at 10 to 25 per acre with total bidding including about 18,000 acres offered for use. Residents dominated purchases, expanding existing holdings. The register also plans to auction Jefferson county land in Boulder on Saturday.
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Helena
Thomas D. Long
Register of the State Land Office
Dilton
Virginia City
Madison County
Long
Register
Boulder
Jefferson County
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Wool Coming in Slowly as Buyers Face Quiet Market
In Great Falls on July 14 the wool market opened with only two small clips offered for sale. J. C. Fey’s 46,000 pound clip and L. B. Diver’s 1,500 pound lot were each bought by Barraclough for J. Koshland & Co. Prices remain high sought, while growers linger in town waiting for higher bids.
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Great Falls
J. C. Fey
L. B. Diver
J. Koshland & Co
Sunny Side
Mrs J W Strevell Buried in Chicago on Train
The remains of Mrs. J. W. Strevell were borne to Chicago today. C. N. Strevell and his wife arrived from Ogden Utah and joined Judge Strevell and George M. Mills, her son in law, who accompanied the body. Burial planned at Rose Hill cemetery.
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Miles City
J. W. Strevell
Chicago
C. N. Strevell
Ogden
Utah
Judge Strevell
George M. Mills
Rose Hill Cemetery
Supreme Court rules farm owner not liable for stray cattle
Montana Supreme Court reverses judgment against L Griswold in the Fred Reinhorn case, holding that a landowner is not responsible for cattle trespassing if the land is unfenced and the owner has not engaged in intentional or negligent acts. Justice Milburn concurs with limitations. opinion by Justice Pigott.
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Helena
Supreme Court
Fred Beinhorn
Griswold
Justice Milburn
Justice Pigott
Montana
Central Montana Woolgrowers Plan Billings Meeting
The Central Montana Woolgrowers association votes to hold its annual meeting in Billings alongside the irrigation meeting on August 15. National irrigation chairman George H. Maxwell will speak, with Frank Bennett of Boston invited. Possible attendance by Senator Gibson, Governor Toole, and Professors Fortier and Shaw is sought.
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Billings
Central
Montana Woolgrowers’ Association
George H. Maxwell
National Irrigation Committee
Frank Bennett
Boston
Bennett
National Woolgrowers’ Association
Gibson
Toole
Fortier and
Shaw
State Agricultural College
Forty head of range cattle impounded in Great Falls
Forty head of range cattle were impounded by Pound master Fletcher after being found grazing along the south side boulevards in Great Falls. The owners, local residents, have refused to pay fees or feed costs, and suit in court seems probable before settlement.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
Poundmaster Fletcher
Rosenzbaum Bros. cattle shipment delays
J P Smith of Rosenzbaum Bros reports from Billings that cattle gatherings likely start in August due to delayed grass curing from late rains. He warns that cattle are not yet hard enough for the Chicago drive and weight loss is expected during the long trek.
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The
Standard
Mi Les City
J. P. Smith
Rosenbaum Bros
Billings
Chicago
Billings Daily Newspaper Planned by Billings Times
It was rumored the Billings Times would start an evening daily soon. Editor Morris confirmed the plan saying the daily would launch next Monday and continue long term. He aims for a paper with news quality valued by both Democrats and Republicans.
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The
Standard
Billings
Billings Times
M. ©. Morris
Depot expansion begins at Miles City baggage area
The Northern Pacific depot extension for a baggage room started this morning. The new wing will be brick, matching the existing structure. It is unclear whether the west end of the current depot will be removed or connected by a doorway.
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Miles City
Northern Pacific
Marriage License Issued for Bower and Bartlett
Frank Bower and Isabelle Bartlett of Billings obtained a marriage license this afternoon. They exchanged vows this evening, united in marriage by Justice Mann at a ranch east of the city.
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Frank Bower
Isabelle Bartlett
Justice Mann
Organizing Humane Society Branch Planned in Billings
A library meeting on July 14 discussed forming a Humane Society branch in the city. Mrs. Irene Hood of Chicago explained the purpose. Committees were named to recruit members and a permanent organization will be formed next Monday.
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Billings
The
Humane Society
Irene Hood
Chicago
Deitrich Receives Commission in Cavalry Assignment
Miles City July 14 Lieutenant Deitrich today received his commission as first lieutenant and has been assigned to the seventh cavalry stationed at Chickamauga Virginia. Friends here express pleasure and regret at his promotion and departure.
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The
Standard
Miles City
Deitrich
Seventh Cavalry
Chickamauga
Fair dates set for Billings fair September 9 to 12
Secretary D O Donnell of the fair association announces the Billings fair will run September 9, 10, 11 and 12. The dates align with the racing circuit recommendation and follow the Big Timber meeting, meeting the approval of the association.
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Billings
D. O'Donnell
The
Fair Association
Texas cattle bought by R S Miller near Billings
R S Miller received about 600 head of young Texas cattle today purchased from Bud Little near Powder River Wyoming. He plans to range them near his ranch outside Billings.
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The
Standard
Billings
R. S. Miller
Bud Littlepage
Powder River
Wyoming
Wolf bounty warrants total in Custer county rise
Miles City July 14. The total amount of warrants issued for wolf bounties in Custer county since the new law went into effect is 32944 dollars.
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Miles City
Custer County
Suit on Note Must Await Maturity, Court Rules
In Helena July 144 the supreme court agrees with the district court that Frederick v Pauwelyn cannot sue executor James Tuohy before the note’s due date. The suit, tried in Custer County, was upheld as premature since the note was not yet due when filed. The decision confirms the lower court ruling.
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Helena
J. M. Clements
District Court
Milburn
Supreme Bench
Frederick
Cyril Pauwelyn
James Tuohy
Tuohy
Custer County
Supreme Court
Neihart Local News Roundup July 12
Charles Beard visited his father in Neihart from Helena on Friday. J L Walker’s friends celebrate his return to health after two weeks at home. James Kyle traveled to Great Falls on business. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Stewart Friday evening. William Haggerty and Fred Brunson returned from a week at the Thomas ranch Belt Park. Matt Watenan visited Neihart Friday. Vance R. Vaughn of Sheep Creek visits Neihart friends. Mrs. R. R. Stone and her son were in town Friday. Burchard Ledbetter Shaw Ely left for Sheep Creek for a few days fishing. John McLaughlin rode to Neihart from Helena, where he had been all week. Mamie McCarthy and Pearl Wagner return to Great Falls from visiting Mrs. Charles Burchard. A dance at Frisco hall drew young folks Friday night. Reuben Melilseen departed for Mackey Creek mines Friday. Ed McCoole and family return from Logging Creek after a week of fishing. George Redding setting up machinery at Mackey Creek mines heads to Helena after learning his wife is seriously ill.
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The
Standard
Neihart
Charles Beard
Helena
Tillinghast
J. L. Walker
James Kyle
Great Falls
J. J. Stewart
William Haggerty
Fred Brunson
Thomas Ranch
Belt Park
Matt Watenan
Vance R. Vaughn
Sheep Creek
R. R. Stone and Son
Burchard
Ledbetter
Shaw
Ely
John McLaughlin
Mamie McCarthy
Pearl Wagner
Charles Burchard
George Redding
Mackey Creek
Montanans At Oxford Governor Toole Urged To Act
Secretary Hay asks Montana Governor Toole to submit plans for selecting two Montanan scholars to study at Oxford under Cecil Rhodes scholarship provisions. The trustees seek guidance on qualifications and examination methods, with candidates to depart for Oxford in 1903. Governor Toole to respond promptly.
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Helena
Old English University
Cecil Rhoe
Toole
State Hay
Ameri
Empire Builder
Zoacher T. Hawksley
Ambassador Choate
Secretary of State
United States
London
John Rhodes
Oxford
United St
Tru
Hay
Muldoon Made Administrator of Archdiocese in Chicago
Bishop Muldoon appointed administrator of the Archdiocese of Chicago until a successor is chosen. The appointment places Bishop Spaulding of Peoria as the incoming bishop. The move occurs amid ongoing church leadership changes in Illinois.
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Muldoo
Feehan
Archdioc
Spaulding
Peoria
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