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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1919
Page
7
Mrs. M Wright of Great Falls Montana reports severe backaches dizziness and weakness caused by kidney trouble. After trying various medicines she used Doan's Kidney Pills and says they completely cured her. Price 60c at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY endorses the remedy.
Department of the Interior notice states George T. Stine of Chateau Montana has filed for three year proof to establish a land claim on sections 4 9 14 including SW section 4 NW NW N14 NEI4 section 9 township 22 north range 4 west Montana Meridian. Proof to be given before U. S. Commissioner A. C. Warner at Chateau Montana on November 19, 1919. Witnesses: Burwell O. Price James Cowan Frank W. Baller James Thorn all of Montana locations. J. A. Barker Register. First pub Oct 16 last Nov 13.
Vern Middleton of Chateau Montana filed notice of intention to make commutation proof for his July 9 1918 homestead entry serial 050160 in S14 NE section 35 township 23 N range 7 W Montana Meridian. The hearing before U S Commissioner A C Warner at Chateau is set for November 17 1919. First pub Oct 15 last Nov 13.
Notice announces a public sale directed by the General Land Office to Maude Breding for a tract in section 29 township 25 north range 5 west with a minimum bid of 450 dollars per acre. The sale at 10 a.m. December 2 1919 will close when bidding ends and highest bidder must pay immediately. claims and objections to the land must be filed by sale time.
Public land sale by the General Land Office under Sec 2455 R S for Lige Hampton serial 050686 at 10 a m December 3 1919 at Great Falls Montana non coal land tract SWYSE section 6 township 25 north range 7 west minimum price 3 25 per acre bidding closes at the hour and adverse claimants must file by sale time J L Barker Register Thos Corbally Receiver first publication Oct 30 last Nov 27
Oil discovery in Devil's Basin about 20 miles north of Roundup has sparked intense excitement. J. E. Logan, secretary of the Great Montana Petroleum Company, says the find could add new petroleum resources to Montana after years of exploration work.
Western Sugar of Billings arrived in Butte after the newly found field sparked a strike reported by Van Dusen Oil Company. Oil stocks are held by Montana residents, with production estimates from 1100 to over 1000 barrels daily. A nine foot cave in the well did not stop oil reaching within 375 feet of the surface and flush production may exceed 100 barrels. Mr. Logan noted a sample of a light high gravity oil from the well brought to Butte for analysis.
Edgar Samuel Paxgon, renowned Montana pioneer and painter of West life, died in Missoula after months of frail health. He began as a Deer Lodge scenic painter, depicted Indian life and Northwest history, and served in the Spanish American War in the First Montana Infantry. He earned Montana legislature thanks in 1905 for Louisiana Purchase exposition work and exhibited in Portland and Paris collections.
Creditors and all persons with claims against Helena Trettin deceased must file vouchers with administrator Ose Lietz in Power Montana within four months after first publication. Dated October 15 1919. Oscar Lietz administrator George A Judson attorney Great Falls Montana first pub November 13 last December 4.
Thomas E. Falk of Fairfield Montana plans to prove up his homestead entry serial number 039279 for lots 1 and 2 in section 18 township 22 north range 4 west. The hearing before U S Commissioner Fred Schoensigel will be held December 16 1919 in Fairfield. Also named are Wm Dollemore Chateau Montana and others from Fairfield.
Insurance notice urging farmers to insure buildings crops and machinery with a reliable company. Highlights low three year rates including $2.00 on dwelling contents, $3.50 on new automobiles, and $2.50 on turn and contents. Emphasizes affordable protection and immediate action.
Taxes on all real and personal property in Teton county Montana for 1919 are due at the county treasurer. A 10 percent penalty applies if not paid by Dec 1 1919. After Dec 26 publication charges will be added and from Jan 20 1920 interest at 1 percent per month applies. A B Guthril treasurer. First pub Oct 23 last Nov 18.
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