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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1920
Page
7
Readable fragments describe a local event with limited details and no clear names or dates. The text is garbled, offering little verifiable information about location, participants, or outcomes.
The court orders Montana Lumber Company and others to appear and disclose any interest in the described property to be foreclosed. Sheriff to sell the premises to satisfy sums due, with costs and attorney fees, and judgment possible on deficiency. Also includes state land selections postings and protest deadlines.
Readable fragments show a terse notice item with people and places missing. The text hints at a small local event or notice but lacks clear names or dates, leaving only vague references to actions and authorities.
State records certify an act to amend Article Eleven Section Five on school funds 95 percent of interest and rents to districts with 5 percent to state funds. Also a 1920 summons in Sweet Grass for foreclosing a 1919 mortgage on Cliff town lots in Big Timber. Defendants include Hermann Stringham and Melvin. plaintiff Oscar Nepstad seeks 1500 plus interest, fees, and costs.
Public notice announces Arthur Hodges of Big Timber filing for three year proof on homestead land in Bozeman district with witnesses listed. It also provides estate notice for Elizabeth Woods Jennings, administrator James G. Woods, requesting creditors to present claims within ten months, with attorney contact in Livingston Montana.
The district court in Sweet Grass county Montana issues notice that Beret Stene filed June 22 1920 a petition to ascertain and declare rights in the estate of Albert Stene deceased The court lists heirs and claims and sets September 1 1920 at 10:00 AM for appearance and to show cause why the petition should not be granted The attorney for the petitioner is Chas W Campbell and H C Pound is clerk of court Published July 22 1920.
Department of the Interior notice lists Jule L. Esp of Big Timber Montana who filed December 29 1916 for a homestead in section 15 township 1 south range 15 east M P Meridian and will prove up his claim August 3 1920 before C N Skillman U S Timber Montana. Witnesses include Charles Enders Harold Brance Tilmer Esp andOle Esp all of Montana. First publication June 24 1920.
Citizens State Bank of Big Timber files suit against W M Benson and Betsey Bentson. Property in section 20 two mile 15 east M O P lies under execution. Sale set for August 16 1920 at 2 pm at courthouse door Big Timber. Sheriff G B Lous announces. First pub July 29 1920.
A 1919 Montana constitutional amendment proposal would create county boards of equalization and a three member Montana Tax Commission. It outlines members terms, salaries, and powers to adjust valuations, supervise assessors, set tax classes, and ensure fair taxation statewide. Ballot questions would offer For and Against options with separate official ballots.
A $250 reward is offered for information leading to the first conviction of anyone stealing horses or cattle from any paid up member of the Sweet Grass Stock Growers' Association on the protected list. Members with livestock for sale may send a list to secretary Grant Bishir, Hunters Hot Springs, Montana.
The board of trustees of school district No. 62 invites sealed bids for constructing a school house in the district. Plans and specifications are at Perry-Uman Lumber Company in Big Timber. Bids due before August 7, 1920. Clerk Mrs W T La Rew reserves right to reject any or all bids. Big Timber Montana McLeod feute.
Notice records Emma Schrader of Big Timber filing intent to prove up a homestead in Montana on land in section 24 township 16 east with witnesses Henry Schrader James Schrader Fred Bartels Mattie Shaw. Also printed is a Montana constitutional amendment election notice detailing Section 20 Article VII changes to create a board of examiners and a board of administration with duties, powers, and ballot instructions for the November 1920 general election.
The U S Land Office at Bozeman Mont gives notice that Edward Howard of Hubble Montana who filed Homestead entry numbers 011572 and 012649 for parcels in section 1% township 3 South range 13 East M P Meridian has filed notice before U S Commissioner C N Skillman at B ix Timber Mont on August 17 1920. Witnesses Chet Martin Graham Woolsey Roy Thurpints William McKinsey all of McLeod Montana. First publication July 8 1920.
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