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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1913
Page
6
Weekly summary of real estate transfers including warranty and quit claim deeds in Chateau, Choteau, Farmington, and Shelby with numerous parcels and $1.00 transfers. Also includes mortgages foreclosures, patents, and several land notices from the U.S. Interior Department with multiple claimants in Montana.
A Russian scientist claims an inoculation against forest insects. Germany has about six thousand foresters linked to technical societies. A compact fire tool for forests weighs under five pounds and fits on horseback. Timber sales rise while timber trespass receipts fall as federal policy gains respect. King Ferdinand may become prince again to fit his realm. Ambassador Willson’s portrait shows him with his chin in hand but not soon enough. Farmers receive $50 million federal help to move crops. A girl would pay a dollar to a fortune teller for marriage forecasts. Boss Cox quits politics, yet Cincinnati and Ohio remain hopeful.
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and mucous lining. It promises a cure via a “Low Catarrh Cure” with a $100 verdict for any case not cured, and directs readers to send for circulars from F. L. Ghenev? Co. Toledo Ohio.
Secretary Lane of the Interior appoints LD O'Donnell of Billings to oversee completed projects in Idaho Montana and the Dakotas. He will act for the secretary on project administration and report on conditions while based in Billings as his headquarters. The office is newly created.
The next teachers examinations will be held August 28 29 and 30 at both Chateau and Conrad. An 8th grade examination will be conducted at the same time.
J Ingram Cain filed notice of intention to prove up Desert Land Entry No 026078 for lands in sections 28 and 29 township 24 north ranger west in the Montana Meridian. The hearing will occur before A C G Warner U S Commissioner at Chateau Montana on August 22 with witnesses William I Logan Guy S Jameson John A Gleason Jesse W Jameson and R N Suthierlin. First publication July 28 1913.
John H Burke of Hogan Montana filed on June 11 1913 an application to select SW% NW4 Sec 21 T25N R7W 6th principal meridian under section 2307 RS Lands may be opposed on mineral grounds or other reasons by filing protest affidavits in the Land Office by August 20 1913 Register R N Sutherly notes first publication July 30 1913 45-5
Public notice lists Desert Land Entry and Homestead filings in Bynum and Chateau Montana with dates of notice Sept 15 1918 and Sept 16 1918. Witnesses include John C. Taylor William Ellsworth Joseph Smith Alfred Vigen and others from Bynum and Chateau. References cite Montana Meridian and A C Warner U S Commissioner with multiple entry numbers and Sections 15 22 7 5 18 24 25.
The undersigned invites bids up to August 22 1918 for 85 tons of coal delivered to the public school in Chateau. Trustees reserve the right to reject any or all bids. H A Prescott Clerk.
The document outlines an alias summons in the Judicial District of Montana for S. I. Syse v Gust Sannes and Mrs. Gust Sannes seeking foreclosure on a contract for deed with the 1911 deed executed by Gust Sannes. It also lists notices for publication by Clairance C. Irons and outros about homestead and final proofs with many Montanan witnesses and dates in 1913 through 1918.
United States Land Office in Great Falls Montana issues a notice of contest to William J Hutchison over homestead serial number 024799 filed Oct 26 1911 for south half northwest quarter section 26 and south half northeast quarter section 27 township 26 north range 6 west M M The contestant Louis Murland of Bynum Montana alleges abandonment non cultivation lack of residence and removal of improvements If Hutchison fails to answer within twenty days after the fourth publication his entry will be cancelled without further hearing or appeal and service proof requirements are set forth The first to fourth publications run Aug 6 Aug 15 Aug 20 and Aug 27 1913.
District Court summons directs Charles Harrold to answer within twenty days or face default judgment in a dissolution of marriage case filed by Alice Harrold. The notice cites desertion on May 15, 1910 and ongoing separation, with clerk James Gibson issuing the seal on July 25, 1913. Additional public land entry notices list Lena L. Saterlie and Carl N. Nelson filing final proofs in August 1913 with multiple land tracts described.
Guardian Edward H. Ganong announces private sale of a minor's undivided interest in land described as in Section 26 North, Range 2 West, Montana Meridian. Sale on August 30 1918 at 10 a.m. at the court house in Chateau with cash terms and 10 percent down, subject to district court confirmation.
July 14, 1913 notice by E Broadhurst Smith of Bynum Montana declares intent to make mutation proof to establish claim to lands in Warner district Montana Meridian lot and section details. U S Commissioner at Chateau Montana to hear on Sept 6 1913 with witnesses C Taylor Charles E Du Bose Joseph Smith all of Bynum and Asa G Bowen of Dutton. First pub Aug 6 1913.
Department of the Interior cites Robert B. King of Bynum Montana who filed Homestead Entry No 024798 for lands in Section 27 and 34 Township 26 North Range 6 West Montana Meridian. Entry acknowledged before John W. Shields U S Commissioner at Conrad Montana on September 6 1913 with witnesses Frank Sabados Ole Stransmoe Arthur Ellingson Clebert W Houchin all of Bynum Montana.
Edwin Collins of Gilman Montana filed a homestead entry with serial number 025957 for Lot 3 and the SW Sec 30 T22N R5W Montana meridian. He will present mutation proof to establish claim before the Register and Receiver at the U S Land Office Great Falls on September 8 1913. Witnesses Eph E Danders Lee Hegland Edward S Grant and Mrs Grover Edwards of Gilman Montana.
Catherine O Neil of Porter Montana filed Desert Land Entry 06248 for multiple Lots and Sections in Township 26 North Range 4 West and Township 26 North Range 5 West Montana Meridian. The filing was recorded August 22 before A C Warner U S eae Montana with witnesses George D Porter Frank C Hannum Ora Berky Kenneth C Stonehouse all of Porter and Bynum First Pub July 23 13.
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