Proving Up on Coal Land Act Approved in 1909
The act passed by Congress allows entrymen who located or entered nonmineral lands later found valuable for coal to obtain patents with a Reservation of coal rights to the United States. Coal on such lands may be disposed of under coal land laws, with consent required to mine, and damages secured by a court. Prior to disposal, the owner may mine for domestic use. Final proof by qualified entrants entitles them to patents without reservation unless the land is chiefly coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter and
Dixon
Pray
Montana
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
United States
No-license vote in fifty Illinois cities in April
The World at Large notes a proposed no-license vote in fifty Illinois cities in April. Other items mention China plans a census, a $30,000 rebating fine for the Southern Pacific, Jambanks resuming law practice in Indianapolis, and France facing a national deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Southern Pacific
Nevada
Jambanks
Indianapolis
Carter to Lead Senate Irrigation Tour of Reclamation Sites
Senator Carter of Montana will chair a Senate committee trip during the August recess to inspect arid land projects across the West. The 60 day journey will visit North Dakota Montana Wyoming Washington Oregon Idaho Utah Nevada California Arizona New Mexico Colorado Nebraska and South Dakota with hearings on reclamation policy and project administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior Department
Washington
Congress
Carter
Montana
America
Senate
Reclamation Service
Public Service
Panama Canal
Roosevelt
Panama Project
Corps of Engineers
Canal Zone
Senate Committee On Irrigation
Chicago
Secretary of the Interior
Ife
North Dakota
Glendive
Lower Yellowstone
Billings
Huntley
Wyoming
Helena
Sun River
Milk River
St. Mary’s
Plathead
Spokane
Irrigation Congress
Oregon
Idaho
Utah
Nevada
Calfornia
Arizona
New Mexico
Colorado
Nebraska
South Dakota
Sheep Slaughter Justified by State Veterinarian
Dr. M. B. Knowles state veterinarian says many sheep were slaughtered in Custer county and eastern Montana to combat lip and leg ulcerations and venereal disease. He says the disease was exaggerated by papers, stockmen panicked, and the disease has been stamped out after inspectors found flocks healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer County
Montana
M. B. Knowles
Bids Sought for Two-Mile Irrigation Ditch Project
Contractors are invited to bid immediately on a two mile long irrigation ditch project. Ditch dimensions are 12 feet top width, 8 feet bottom width, and two feet deep. Bids may be left with P Byrand in Farmington Montana or at the Acantha office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrand
Farmington, Mont
Acantha
Governor Norris Calls Helena Publicity Conference
A publicity conference to promote Montana resources is urged by Governor Norris. The meeting, in Helena at the state capitol, is set for April 7 1909 at 10 o clock and invites county commissioners mayors journalists and commercial groups to propose methods for statewide advertising and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Norris
Mont
Boards of Commerce
Montana
Legislative Assembly
Bureau ‘of Agriculture, Labor and Industry
Wade
Board of Trade
House of Representatives
State Capitol
Arbor Day Proclamation Designates May Eleventh 1909
The proclamation urges tree planting for ornamental and practical benefits. It defines Arbor Day as May eleventh 1909 and calls for citizens to plant and nurture trees in streets parks and schools. It notes trees improve beauty and water protection while fostering appreciation for nature and nonshort term profits. Edwin L Norris signs with A N Yoder as secretary of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Helena
United States
Seventh Monthly School Contest Highlights Attendance
The seventh monthly contest in punctuality and attendance within the public school was won by the seventh and sixth grades. This report shows this year’s and last year’s records highlighting comparative performance and standings.
Covell and Kinney Ranch Sold in $12.50/acre Deal
The Covell and Kinney ranch, a vast irrigated property in the county, changed hands Tuesday to Wallace Coburn and W. B. Scott. The 3660 acres include water rights, hay and alfalfa fields, and full ranch equipment. The sale price reportedly $12.50 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covell &Kinney
Teton
Wallace Coburn
W. &. Scott
Coburn
Scott
Robt. Coburn
Citizens' State Bank of Chateau Authorized to Begin Business
State Examiner of Montana certifies Citizens' State Bank of Chateau Montana is approved to commence banking business after satisfying legal provisions. Official seal and signature dated March 24, 1909 with first publication April 1, 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Montana
Office of State Examiner
Helena
Montana
Citizens’ State Bank of
Whateau
Montanas
JT. P.M. Ray
State Bank Examiner
Chateau
County of Teton
State of
Sudan
Pray, State and Examiner
Local social notes and funeral arrangements
The frankness club will be entertained Saturday by Miss Trudo at the home of Mrs. Prank Truchot. Coroner Connor went to Conrad to exhume the body of Wm. Calvin, a railroad man who died at Conrad hospital last week. the remains will go to relatives in San Francisco. Miss Margaret Kennedy visits her sister Mrs. Paul Jacobson, after moving from here to Edmonds, Washington years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankness Club
Trudo
Prank Truchot
Connor
Conrad
Wm. Calvin
Conrad Hospital
San Francisco
Margaret Kennedy
Edmonds
Wash
Paul Jacobson
Miss Kennedy
Washington
Public reception planned for new Heizer pastor
Preparations are underway for a Friday evening reception in the Methodist church parlors to welcome Rev and Mrs G H Heizer to their new home in Chateau. Organizers invite townspeople and the surrounding community to attend and become acquainted with the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Heizer
Chateau
Stephens business recovers carload of Reo autos
Dr. Stephens and his son Harold traveled to Conrad to retrieve three remaining Reo cars shipped into the state by Stephens Automobile Co. Two cars were found cold in Havre and Cutbank, with three left to be brought to Chateau this afternoon or tomorrow. The company reports encouraging success and expected strong business this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Stephens
Harold
Conrad
Reo Automobiles
Stephens Automobile Co
Havre
Cutbank
Chateau
Beaupre Hotel Changes Hands With Three Year Lease
The Beaupre hotel will change management effective April 15 as Dr. Beaupre retires. John Weaver of Augusta and P B Christian of Chateau lease the property for three years with possible extension to five. Weaver will take active management while Beaupre oversees his nearby ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaupre
Dr. Beaupre
John Weaver
Augusta
P. B. Christian
Chateau
Weaver
Souvenir Card From Frank M Crone At Fort William Mc Kinley
The editor receives a postcard from Frank M Crone once a high school student now at Fort William McKinley Rizal Philippines. He notes the fort is the largest fully equipped military post and that he plans to sail home to the United States soon despite heat disease and illness in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Crone
Fort William McKinley
Rizal
Philippine Islands
Frank
U.S
Citizens' State Bank Opens In Old Court House
Choteau opens the Citizens' State Bank in the old Court House building with James Eckford in charge. Directors include G M Woffey P N Crossen C HW Pearson H F B Hughes and Phil Gale. The bank offers collections drafts and war bonds and invites public accounts and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ State Bank
Court House
Teton County
G. M. Woffey
Choteau
P. N. Crossen
C, HW. Pearson
Conrad
H. FB. Hughes
Shelby
Phil 1. Gale
James Eckford
Union Bank &Trust Co
Helena, Mont
Ickford
United States
Montana Removes Sheep Quarantine Amid Scabies Rule Update
Dr J A Stauffer reports a USDA circular amending quarantine rules to stop scabies spread in sheep. Secretary Wilson revokes the Montana quarantine and extends existing cattle regulations to Chouteau Teton Dawson and Valley counties for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Stauffer
Havre
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
Wilson
Secretary of Agriculture
Montana
North Dakota
Missouri River
South Dakota
J. James Wilson
Chouteau
Teton
Dawson
Valley
Odd Fellows to Mark 90th Anniversary Event
Chateau lodge No. 111 O C F announces the 90th anniversary of American Odd Fellowship on April 24 1909 at 830 PM A public invitation is extended with address by H A Prescott and the venue to be announced CHAS I CONNOR secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Lodge No
0.C. EF
American Odd Fellowship
H. A. Prescott
Odd Fellows
Tebekahs
Public School Art Exhibit Drawn by Pupils
A public school hosts an art exhibit in the assembly hall on Saturday April 10 from 2 to 6 p.m. The show features all grade level artwork created this year with posters and invitations drawn by the students. A large turnout is expected to view the children’s pictures and drawings.
Interior appoints special land agents to probe land frauds
Secretary Ballinger names additional special agents for field service to investigate alleged land frauds. Assignments include James B Hearns in Spokane region, Johan M Blumer to Urgu North Dakota, John V Coughton to Salt Lake City, Jos H Favorite to Huron South Dakota, Henry J Goodale to Helena Montana, Edward V Murphy Jr to Gainesville Florida, and George F M Wooley to Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Interior
Ballinger
James B. Hearns
Missoula
Spokane
Johan M. Blumer
North Dakota
Urgu
N. D
John V. Coughton
Utah
Salt Lake City
Jos. II
Favorite
Maryland
Huron
S. D
Henry J. Goodale
Montana
Helena
Mont
Edward V. Murphy, Jr
Gainesville
State News Briefs From Montana In April And Summer
Kalispell fundraisers exceed 10000 for publicity. Grand Army of the Republic plans Montana meeting in Billings April 15 16 17. Senator Dixon says Flathead reservation opens to settlement midsummer. Livingston box car robbers receive four and a half year prison terms. Three professors resign from state agricultural school Misher Cooper and Tannatt. Butte pool rooms may reopen via new loophole. Pittsburg Gilmore railroad contract set Armistead Mont to Salmon Idaho. Timber pickling plant contracts awarded at Anaconda. Great Falls Helena Montana Independent line to be completed within sixty days. Havre exhibits market products. Mary Metzel exonerated Virginia City. Most county superintendents attend Warmon meeting March 24. Half million white fish fry shipped to Flathead and Whitefish lakes. Bird reserves designated by interior department including Willow Creek reserve near Sun River. Masonic home near Helena completes. occupancy expected early summer cost about forty five thousand dollars. State examiners board to tour capitols April 7 to decide wing design for capitol building.
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China
France
Bradstreet
Curry
Taft
Sharon, Pa
Willie Whitla
Hickory Ground
Okla
Warren
Committee On Finance
Sen. Carter
Sun River Project
Edwin L. Norris
A. N. Yoder
Secretary of State
Notardy
C. Thompson
Portant Real Estate Deal
Choteau’s New Bank
Odd Fellows Anniversary
Chas. I. Connor
Special Land Agents
News of the
Kalispell
World On the
Great Walls
Federal Building
Montana Grand Army of the Republic
Flathead Reservation
Livingston
State Agricultural School
Misher, Cooper
Tannatt
Butte
Pittsburg & Gilmore
Armistead, Mont
Salmon
Anaconda
Forestry Bureau
Greatalls
Mary Metzel
Virginia City
Thos. A. Metzel
Warmon
Flathead County
Whitefish
Flathead Lake
Willow Creek Reservoir
Masonic Home
Llelena
Prickly Pear Valley
State Board of Examiners
Yoder
Galen
T. A. Marlow
B. C O. Day
A. P. Curtin
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