Li Chung's Plot and the Founding of Japan
A historical tale recounts Li Chung deceiving Emperor of a distant realm with a supposed sacrifice to gods. He leads a voyage to a mythical island where survivors establish a new land that becomes the empire of Japan. The story blends myth and conquest with dramatic transfer of power and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goa
Chica Wa Chow
Celestia Empire
Li Chung
Beame
Anh
Ros Do Miryard
Leger Chung
Mein
Iilles
Chane
LA Chung
Empire
Japan
China
Vizier’s Little Jolse and the Moroccans Joke
A Frenchman long in Festala faces a Morocccan joke over an apology letter. An ultimatum is sent to the governor, no letter arrives, and the visier pleads to stay. The French envoy departs after a delay revealed the letter was ready but needed urgency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolse
Festala
Fea
M&feddin-Garnit
The Silken East and Burmese Nirvana Explained
W C Scott O Connor discusses the Burmese Nirvana or heikban and asks whether it means eternal extinction or conscious peace. The everyday Buddhist seeks shelter from doubts and fears with rest and undisturbed possession of truth. The piece also notes shoppers should value durability and satisfaction over price when buying goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Scott O'Connor
Burma
Esath
Seizure of Bad Eggs Linked to Cookie Makers
Seven carboys of addled eggs were seized in Detroit by the federal pure food commissioner. Officials say the eggs had been bought for resale to other states and intended for use in making fancy cookies and crackers, explaining the fate of many bad eggs seen in markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Federal
Pure Food Commissionrer
Dry Creek Telephone Co Stockholders Meet in Big Timber
Notice of a special meeting of the Dry Creek Telephone Co stockholders in the Court House at Big Timber Montana on Saturday May 8 1909 at 2 PM to consider disposing of or selling the eastern section of the companys telephone line and fixtures near Melligan Creek. Secretary signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day Creek Telephone Co
Dry Creek Telephone Co
Big Timber
Sweet Grass County
Montana
Sai Dry Creek Telephone Co
Notice of Public Auction of Town Lots in Big Timber
Pursuant to an order of the Board of County Commissioners of Sweet Grass County Montana dated March 5 1909 the public sale of town lots in Big Timber is set for May 16 1900 at 3 o clock P M at the courthouse. Real estate includes lots 1 and 2 block F Boulder Addition 1 lots 9 and 10 block 9 Yellowstone Addition and the west half of the southeast quarter and southeast quarter of southeast quarter section 29 township 3 north range 14 east MPM. G A Leasby chairman
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Board of County Commissioners
Sweet Grase County
Montana
Big Timber
Lota
Boulder
Yellowstone
Mathilde Meyers Greene
Etd i. Parsons
Sweet Grass
Speil
A. D
A. Fa
Sweet. Grass County
Mont
Notice to Contractors and Builders Big Timber Fire House Bid
Town council of Big Timber will receive bids for a town building fire house until 6 p m on Wednesday May 12 1909 Plans and specifications are at A G Hatch office A certified $100 check must accompany each bid and be forfeited if the bidder fails to enter contract and furnish bond Bids must be addressed in sealed envelopes marked Bid for construction of Building Council reserves right to reject any or all bids
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber
G. Hatch
Liebel Bros West Side Livery Dissolved
Notice states the firm Liebel Bros West Side Livery has been dissolved by mutual consent. Henry Liebel junior member will collect outstanding accounts and assume indebtedness. Parties owing the firm should call at the barn to settle. Dated May 1, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liebel Bros
West Side
Henry Liebel
Order of Publication in Montana Estate Case
In the District Court of Montana Sixth Judicial District Sweet Grass County the estate of Mars Dooley Steves is before the court. Thomas Dooley a legal heir filed April 27 1909 for distribution of the estate which includes Lot 20 Block 21 Big Timber. A hearing is set for June 28 1909 at 10 a.m. at the Big Timber Court House with all interested parties to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Sweet Grass County
Mars Dooley Steves
Thomas Dooley
Mary Dooley Stevens
Big Timber
Patterson and Hale Form E L Patterson Co Partnership in Big Timber
Eugene L Patterson Ernest R Patterson Norman E Hale of Big Timber Montana form a general merchandising partnership under the firm name E L Patterson & Co. The deed is dated April 28 1908 and notarized by A G Hatch in Sweet Grass County Montana with official seal.
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Eugene
Patterson
Bruces R. Patterson
Norman E. Hale
Big Timber
Sweet Grass County
Montana
E. L. Patterson & Co
Montans
Sweet Grass
A. G. Hetch
Eugene L. Patterson
Ernest R. Patterson
A.G. Hatch
Metary
Decree Sought in Montana Desertion and Cruelty Case
The District Court of Sweet Grass County Montana issues summons to Ben Rody in a divorce action filed by Gertrude Rody. The complaint seeks dissolution of marriage on grounds of wilful desertion habitually intemperate conduct and extreme cruelty and requires response within twenty days. The case is filed in April 1909 with A. G. Hatch representing the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Rody
Ben Rody
State of
Montana
District Court
Sixth Judicial District
Sweet Grass
M. Lamp
A. G. Hatch
District 39 to sell bonds for school site and building
The Board of Trustees of School District No. 39 in Sweet Grass County Montana will on May 29, 1909 at 12 o’clock in the County Treasurer’s office in the Big Timber Courthouse offer for sale bonds totaling $1200 at six percent interest. Bonds mature in 15 years redeemable in 10 years to finance buying a school lot, constructing a schoolhouse, and furnishing it for the district. Bids will be received at no less than par value. Dated April 26, 1909 by School District Clerk Perry Jasper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees of
Sweet Grass County
Montana
Big Timber
Board of Trustees
Perry Jasper
Fur buyers advertise spring season of 1941 stock purchase
Thomas Flannages the arebee Mont announces buck hend and stock purchases after May first. He guarantees payment for unaccounted teuds and promises top market prices for Ne. 1 ekins, large coyotes, bebeat, welves, mink, and other furs. O A Fallang promotes home buying and rapid wire payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Flannages
Arebee
Mont
O. A
Fallang
Contest Notice on Homestead Entry in Bozeman Montana
Department of the Interior contest notice from Bozeman Montana dated April 7 1909 reports contestant Guy E Lamb against homestead entry 5650 01280 by John English alleged lack of residence and improvements. Hearing dates set May 24 1909 and June 2 1909 before U S Commissioner and Register with publication required due to service issues. First published April 8 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Bozeman
Montana
Guy E. Lamb
Mont
John English
C. N. Skiilman
U. S
Big Timber
M. R. Wilson
Register
W. H. Sales
U. S. Land Office
Byron A. Matterson
Springdale
Range 12
C.N. Skillman
Carlos Meigs
Hunters Hot Springs
Grant Bishir
Ralph S. Jarrett
Henry Schafer
M. B. Wilson
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Studebaker
Oliver Chiled
Larain
Cascade
Heath
Milligan
H.J. Koozer
H. Bliss Hardware Co
Amtita
Mack
Ameritas
Harsis
Lil Fun Harris
Jie
Otis
Sweet Grass County High School
Tugedel
Big Tieber Lumber Co
G. A. Leasby
Mertana
E. C. Hart
F. M. Lamp
Iolles
Bozeman, Meat
Josepe Gallaghi
Merrill
Ewig
C. N. Skillman
U.S
Hentane
John Miller
Edward Patten
Nelson Miller
John Sherry
Merrill, Mont. M. . Wilson
Coalland
County of
Sweet Rage
Chris. Magelssen
T. G. Shipton & Son
Janos
Golden Gate Coffee
Sheriff's Sale
SUVS
Lin O. Wall
Sanitas
Sanitile
Alex. Fyfe
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