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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
4
The text outlines proof requirements within seven years for original and additional homestead entries under the act. It forbids commutation, restricts who may file under section 2289, and explains eligibility and limitations for entry and additions under various related statutes and prior land acquisitions.
The text outlines entry allowances for qualified entrants under homestead laws, allowing up to 320 acres or up to 480 acres combined with prior holdings. Final proofs require farming activity over five years, with residence distance considerations replacing formal residence proof, and affidavits before a proper officer.
Dr Roy Brown of St Paul Minnesota toured western Montana seeking a homestead. He reviewed lands with W R Stokes in Big Coulie then selected a desert land and an enlarged homestead claim. He plans to return east then move to Montana to reside in the Big Coulie area.
Summary of recorded deeds including Myrtle C. Dewey to W E Youmans of lots 14 and 15, block 6. G H Patrick and wife to Mamie G Williams of lots 11 12 13, block 6. Andrew Herin to school district No 8 for an acre. United States to Claus Schalton and to Knut Anderson with sections and quarters. United States to Louis Peter Peterson of lots 4 5. State of Montana to Glass Lindsay Land Co water deed for 20000 inches of Big Timber creek water with canal and dams.
Preece cites that a telephone can emit audible sound from currents of 6 to 10.183 amperes while Pellat notes a difference of only one two thousandth volt can produce sound. These figures illustrate the telephone's extreme sensitivity alongside the ear's ability to detect diaphragm vibrations.
A cleric laments that many treat faith casually. A joke recalls a boy who in a jam closet fills his mouth with jam while claiming he prayed to be a saint after his death. The scene mocks hypocritical piety with a grim wink.
The U S Department of Agriculture Co operative Observers Metrological Record lists May weather data for Big Timber Sweet Grass County with daily 3 PM observations. The month of 1210 is cited with hourly observations at 3 p.m. and unspecified conditions recorded.
Sealed proposals will be received by the trustees of School District No 8 Sweet Grass county Montana until July 2 1910 for the entire ten year bond issue of 1250 authorized by the district at an election held May 18 1910. Bids opened at the county clerk office in the courthouse Big Timber Montana July 2 1910 at 2 oclock pm. Right reserved to reject any or all bids. First publication June 2-4.
Department of the Interior U S Commissioner's office Big Timber Montana June 1 Notice is given that EMILY WINSBOROUGH formerly Emily Picker of Melville Montana filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish a land claim for lots 1 2 4 4 Section 30 Township 6 N Range 16 E Montana Meridian before U S Commissioner Charles N Skillman Big Timber Montana on July 1 10 Witnesses named: William S Widdicombe Joseph Widdicombe John Widdicombe John Winsborough. Cc E McKoin Register
First publication June 16 1910 MAR WELSON.
A Montana district court orders show cause why sale of Abel Gardner’s real estate should not be granted. H C Pound, administrator, seeks permission to sell all real estate for estate purposes. Hearing set for June 25 at 10 am in Livingston Park County court chambers. notice to be published weekly for four weeks in The Fog Timber Pioneer. Judge Frank Stenry presiding. A G Hatch attorney for estate. First publication May 26.
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