Melville pioneers settle. era of sheep and saloon lore
The article chronicles late 19th century Melville growth with Ellingson Forsythe Fallang and Dahl joining from the east. many take up sheep farming including Forsythe and Berg, while Dahl runs a harness shop. It notes Norwegians Solberg Hoff Hoyseth, and local figures, plus the Melville Mercantile Co formation and a major Empire Theatre appearance for Uncle Josh Spruceby with highlights of the sawmill and barn dance scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellingson
B. O. Forsythe
P. O. Fallang
J. M. Dahl
Iver Hoyem
Andrew Berg
John Peterson
Peterson
Minnesota
Forsythe
John Rye
Sweet Grass County
Peter
Montana
Fallang
Berg
Dahl
Melville
Hayem
Sam Solberg
Eric Solberg
John Hoff
Ben Hoyseth
Hoff
Henry Ellingson
W. G. Strong
Mel
Melville’s Early Pioneers and Notorious Outlaw Era
The excerpt details Melville Montana’s founding settlers from 1882 onward, including Ed Adam O Maerchan and the Hickox family, woolgrowing ventures on Fish Creek, and prominent merchants. It notes the town’s rough history with outlaw Charlie Brown, growth of commerce, recent building boom, and social life including the Uncle Josh Spruceby road company performance in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muerdian
Fish Creek
Adam
Emil
Melville
Chas Everett
Frank Binkel
George
Ben Urner
Jack
Harry Hart
W.S. Hooper
John
George Simmons
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Jack Hetland
In the Sixth Judicial District of Montana Sweet Grass County the estate of Jack Hetland deceased is administered. Creditors and claimants must exhibit claims with vouchers within four months after first publication to J L Rapstad administrator. Dated November 23 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Judicial District
Montane
Sweet 7Ass
Jack Hetland
J.L. Rapstad
Notice to Land Claimant for Final Proof in Montana
Notice is given that Joseph Thehbeau of Melville Montana has filed for final five year proof on his land claim H E 2569 filed November 27 1901. Proof will be made before Charles N Skillman U S Commissioner at Big Timber Montana on January 7 1907. Witnesses John J Harper John W Russell Patrick M Kavanaugh Tench C Hannon all of Melville Montana. First publication December 6 1906.
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Lewistown
Montana
Charles N. Skillman
U. S
Big Timber
Joseph Thehbeau
Melville
John J. Harper
John W. Russell
Patrick M. Kavanaugh
Tench C. Hannon
C. E. McKoin
Register
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Melville Mercantile Co
Josh Spruceby
Empire
Spruceby
Josh
Fearl Golding
Wronam Lee
Bert Walker
Alzcra Verten
Charlie Brown
James Story
Ho. Kellogg
Harlowtown
The
Mercantile Co
Frank Taylor
Big Timber National Bank
Hickox
Ben Beinecke
New York City
Paul L. VanCleve
Rancho
Beinecke
Nancy
William Lee
Uncle Josh Spruceby
Portland
Citizens State Bank
Charles McDonnell
W. T. Prather
J. W. Geiger
Citizens State ‘Bank
Chas. McDonnell
E. C. Hale
A. Whitney
C. H. Lippy
Henry Witten
Keefeates
Virginia
Sweet Grass
County High School
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