Long Beach quake survivor recalls vivid California disaster
Mrs. D. R. Burt of Long Beach recounts the 22 second quake that wrecked her home and city. She details falling chimneys, shattered interiors, and the scramble to the hills as tidal fears and martial law followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Roll
D. R. Burt
Long Beach
California
Burt
Chateau
David
Pasadena
Compton
Wilmiington
David Burt
Riley Hart 90th Birthday Last Civil War Veteran in Lyons
Riley S. Hart, Civil War veteran and Lyons Nebraska resident, turned 90 last February. The Lyons native arrived in Nebraska in 1866, served in the Wisconsin infantry, fought at Perryville Murfreesboro Chickamauga Chattanooga and looked after family and church ties. He remains active reading the Bible and recalling his service, while proudly holding a Grant solidified homestead patent.
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Luella Averill
Collins
Omaha Bee
Riley S. Hart
Lyon
Nebraska
Omaha
Lyons
Lyons Methodist Church
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Infantry
Mr. Hart
Perryville
Buell
Rosecrans
Sheridan
Murfreesboro
Chickamauga
Chatanooga
Lookout Mountain
Missionary Ridge
Sherman
Dalton
Resaca
Dallas
Lost Mountain
Murfreesborro
Stone River
Atlanta
Jim
Charlie
Hub
Hart
Everett
U. S. Grant
Public School Adds Native Trees On Campus Grounds
Native tall red and scrub birch were planted around the school building this week and the community is urged to protect the new trees. Officials note landscape development of school grounds is worthwhile and ask parents and townspeople to foster care for the natural heritage as plans for the last day picnic are still being finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Local School Year Ends With Last Assembly and Exams
Students completed a busy week with final assemblies for each grade and examinations. Reports note first grade visitors and party treats, third grade scrapbooks and a farm sand table, seventh grade poetry and maps, and eighth grade class day upcoming with Alice Ledgerwood visiting from Longview.
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Elmer Rosette
Alfred Blomberg
Shirley Bleecker
Winona Lewis
Alfred St. Germain
Esther Arensmeyer
Glen Bingham
Alice Ledgerwood
Longview
Washington
Notice to Old Time Fiddlers Contest Players
Old time fiddlers are urged to contact local recreation leaders immediately to confirm participation in the contest. The notice is signed by Joseph K. Alzheimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph K. Alzheimer
Teachers Examinations Set For May 4 5 6 At Court House
Examinations for teachers scheduled May 4 5 and 6 will be held at the courthouse. Seventh and eighth grade tests move through Dutton Fairfield By Num Pendrey and Chateau on May 18 and 19. A flag contest at the high school on Saturday April 29 features a written test at 10 00 am and a declamation at 2 00 pm. Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary an award will be given to winners. Public invited.
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Court House
Dutton
Fairfield
Bynum
Pendrey
Chateau
American Legion Auxiliary
Certificate of Compliance and Authorization for Milwaukee Mechanics Ins
The Milwaukee Mechanics Ins Co of Milwaukee Wisconsin filed a sworn statement as of December 31 1932 under Montana law showing assets liabilities and surplus values The record states aggregate assets 13 691 462 40 liabilities excluding capital 8 662 396 47 surplus 4 687 336 51 policyholders equity 5 069 065 93 The document bears the official seal and date April 10 1933 in Helena Montana noting regulatory compliance by the state auditor.
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Office of State Auditor
State OF Montana Insurance Department
Milwaukee Mechanics’ Ins. Co
Milwaukee
Wis
Montana
I. John J. Holmes
U. S
State Capitol
Helena
Insurance Commissioner Certifies Merchants Ins Co Authorization
The Montana Commissioner of Insurance certifies that Merchants Ins Co Providence RI is authorized to transact fire insurance in Montana through March 31, 1934 after filing a sworn statement of condition as of December 31, 1932. Deposit $1,000,000. total assets $3,113,269.98. policyholders’ liabilities $2,010,064.86. Signed at Helena on April 10, 1933.
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State
Helena
John J. Holmes
State Auditor
Mechanics Ins. Co
San Francisco
Cal
Montana
Merchants Ins. Co
Providence
R. L
L John J. Holmes
Michigan Fire & Marine Ins. Co
Detroit
Michigan
U. S
Detroit Insurance Statement Filed Under State Law
Michigan Fire & Marine Insurance Company of Detroit files a 1932 annual statement in Montana laws context, showing assets of 3 882 565 52 and surplus over liabilities of 1 601 370 15, with deposits and figures for 1982 and 1983 noted. The filing confirms compliance with state law and reflects policyholder interests and statutory deposits.
Alias summons in Montana district court case Bateman v Heckman
The State of Montana summons Nellie Jones Heckman to answer a complaint filed by H. W. Bateman for services rendered between May 1 and July 31 1924. The action seeks 5300 plus 8 percent interest from July 21 1924 and costs. Defendants must answer within twenty days of service or risk default judgment.
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District Court
Ninth Judicial District
State of Montana
County of
Teton
H. W. Bateman
Nellie Jones Heckman
Court notice in Chateau Montana case
The district court records a filing dated April 24 1933 with Frances Rosengren as court clerk and BHRT I Packer attorney for plaintiff. First publication April 27 and last publication May 18.
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Frances Rosengren
Bhrt I. Packer
Chateau
Montana
Bhat I. Packer
Lawsuit Against Gaghan Defendants Over Promissory Notes
H W Bateman sues Fred Gaghan Ora Gaghan for 150 dollars on a note dated April 16 1919 and 6900 dollars on another note dated April 16 1919 plus 10 percent interest and 25 dollars attorney fees. The case filed in Chateau Montana requests costs and disbursements with default judgment possible if no answer within twenty days after service. First published April 27 last May 18.
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District Court
Ninth Judicial District
State of Montana
County of
Teton
H. W. Bateman
Fred Gaghan
Ora Gaghan
Drs. Rhoads & Bateman
Rhoads & Bateman
Chateau Hosp
Notice of time appointed for proving will in estate case
District Court in the matter of the estate of Robert Neil deceased announces that on May 12, 1933 at 10:00 a.m. in Chateau City Courtroom the will will be proven and Anna Louise Neil seeks letters testamentary. Any interested party may appear and contest. Dated April 24, 1933. First pub April 27, last May 11.
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State of
Montana
County of
Teton
Robert Neil
Chateau
County of Teton
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Teton County
E. L. Jourdonnais
Choteau
Canada
Public School News
State OF Montana Insurance Department Certificate OF Compliance and
Insurance
the Club
Mont
J. H. Byler
Bondec
M. S. Bullerdick
Choteau, Mont
R. T. O Neill
Larson
Chateau, Mont
H. H. Higgins
Minnesota
Jos
C. James Smith
E. B. Maynard
M. D. Homeopathic Hospital
Nuree In
Charge
Coney Island
My Cafe
Rachel Edwards
W.H. Gorham
C. W. Boussard
Joseph Knudtzon
Choteau Creamery
W. W. Smith
Choteau Hospital
Or, H. W. Bateman
Mozer Shoe Shop
Joe Mozer
BE. J. Crary
McDonald Bleck
Teton Laundry
A. D. Huffman, Prop
Chas. G. Roberts
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