Great Northern Railway Announces Million Dollar Old Age Pension
The Great Northern Railway unveils a pension plan funded by a one million dollar trust for veteran employees and officers. Rules establish eligibility at 65 to 70 with twenty years of service, monthly payments from $20 to $75, and a five member Board of Pensions in St. Paul to administer. The program, effective September 16, honors James J. Hill with memorial services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Railway Company
Empire Builder
Veterans
St. Paul
G. R. Martin
W. J. McMillan
J. M. Gruber
Ralph Budd
W. P. Kenney
D. W. Morison
The
Road
Board of Directors
McMillan
James J. Hill
L. W. Hill
Great Northern Railway
Board of Pensions
Ension Department
Toe
Eemployexn
Louis W. Hillel
Notice of Homestead Final Proof Montana Claim
Department of the Interior notice from Great Falls Montana dated August 18 1916 states Mina Caffrey of Bole Montana holder of homestead entry 020894 for SW14 NW4 WY SW14 section 8 township 23 north range 3 west Montana Meridian will appear before U S Commissioner A C Warner at Choteau Montana on September 26 1916 to make three year proof for the land witnesses are William Wallace Charles A Berglund Edwin A Bjork and Gershom Hutchinson all of Bole Montana R N Sutherlin Register first publication August 23 last publication September 20
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Mina Caffrey
Bole
Range 3 West
Meridian
A. C. Warner
U. S
Choteau
Wiliam Wallace
Charles A. Berglund
Edwin A. Bjork
Gershom Hutchinson
R. N. Sutherlin
Register
Notice of homestead proof in Chateau Montana
Department of the Interior announces that Harry E Adams of Chateau Montana has filed intent to make three year proof to establish claim on several parcels in sections 23 and 24 township 22 north range 5 west Montana Meridian. The hearing will be before A Warner U S Commissioner at the office in Chateau on the Sunday of October 1916. James B Teulen Richard A Lacey and Arthur F Belzer of Gilman Montana appear as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Lee
Harry E. Adams
Chateau
Ney
Township 22
Range 5 West
Meridian
A. ©. Warner
U. 5S
Choteau
James B. Teulen
Richard A. Lacey
Arthur F. Belzer
Gilman
Mon
Notice of Land Claim Proceedings in Choteau Montana
Notice is hereby given that John Edward Holm No. 030930 for NE section 27 township 23 north range 3 west Montana Meridian has filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish his claim before A C Warner U S Commissioner at his office in Choteau Montana on the 2d day of September 1916. E Walfrred Johnson Louis Lindberg Alvin Holm Mary L Hane all of Choteau Montana identity and publication details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
John Edward Holm
Bole
Township
Range 3 West
Meridian
A. C. Warner
JU. S
Choteau
E. Walfred Johnson
Louis Lindberg
Alvin Holm
Mary L. Hane
R. N. Sutherlin
Register
Range 3
U.S
Chateau
Louis Windberg
John E. Holm
Sheriff's Sale Notice in Teton County Montana
P Wendall Murray sues Christopher Hagness in a sheriff's sale set for October 7, 1916, at the courthouse front steps in Chateau Montana. Property: NW quarter of section 3, township 23 north, range 2 west, Montana Meridian, 157.77 acres. Public notices mention land office at Great Falls and local names E Walfred Johnson Louis Windberg Alvin Holm John E Holm. The Chicago Tribune notes 53,446 crimes in saloons over ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Wendall Murray
Christopher Hagness
Tlinrft
Chateau
Teton County
Matana
County of
Teton
State of
Montana
Montana Meridian
The
Chicago Tribune
Land Sale Notice in Creek County by Sheriff Miller
The south half of the northeast quarter and lots one and two in section three within township twenty three north range two west Montana meridian totaling 158.14 acres are to be sold. An execution from the 8th Judicial District Court subjects the property to prior lien by George W. Taylor mortgage. Sale to cash bidder to highest offer, with under sheriff Freeman Daley executing. First publication Sept 13, last Oct 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Meridian
8Th Judicial District Court
George W. Taylor
William Miller
Freeman Daley
Notice to Creditors Estate of Charles D Phemister Deceased
James B Welch administrator of the estate of Charles D Phemister deceased calls all creditors and claimants to present debts with vouchers within four months of August 30 1916 first publication. Claims to be shown at Geo W Magee attorney at law Dupuyer Montana. First publication August 30 1916 last September 20 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Phemister
Geo. W. Magee
Dupuyer
Montana
James B. Welch
Belo Montana settler files three year land proof
Nora R. McCall of Belo Montana files notice of intention to establish claim to homestead land. Original and additional entries dated April 12 1918 and November 9 1914 cover NE NE 4 SE section 22 township 23 north range 3 west Montana Meridian. Proceedings to be before A C Warner US Commissioner at Chateau Montana September 25 1916. John Holm Jacob Anderson Bennetta C McElmeel E Walfred Johnson of Belo Montana witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Nora R. McCall
Belo
Township
Range 3 West
Meridian
A. C. Warner
U. S
Chateau
John @. Holm
Jacob Anderson
Bennetta C. McElmeel
E. Walfred Johnson
Bole
R. N. Sutherlin
Register
Dollemore Files Homestead Proof Notice
William Dollemore of Bole Montana files notice of intent to make five year proof for homestead entry serial 06360 dated June 14 1909 NW% 14 22 N R 4 W Montana Meridian before A C Warner U S land office at Helena Montana on August 23 1916. Witnesses Valdis M Pyatt Charles N Martin and James Thorn all of Bole Montana and James S Innes of Chateau Montana.
Montana Proclamation Announces Athletic Commission Referendum
Governor I S V Stewart proclaims the petitions filed to submit to Montana voters on November 7, 1916 a bill for an act establishing a state athletic commission and regulating boxing and sparring in the state. The proclamation confirms constitutional filing, directing the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Montana
I. S. V. Stewart
Governor's proclamation issued at Helena in 1916
The document records the governor's signature and Great Seal affixed at Helena on July 18 1916. It notes the date within the U.S. centennial sequence and lists Ss. V. Stewart as Governor and A M Alderson as Secretary of State, with public posting from Sept 6 to Sept 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
United States of America
Ss. V. Stewart
A. M. Alderson
Notice of Closing of Registration in Teton Montana
County registrar closes at 5 p m on October 7 1916 for the November 7 1916 general election in Teton Montana Electors may register in person with the county clerk or a deputy registrar Those who did not vote in 1914 and have not re registered must re register Those who moved precincts must apply for a transfer If not registered you cannot vote County Clerk E C Garret first publication September 6 last publication October 11
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton
Montana
Teton County
Texas Overflows With Watermelons As Surplus Grows
A peculiar economic footnote emerges as Texas reports a glut of watermelons beyond market disposal. The surplus highlights broader issues of wealth distribution amid farm production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Mowing Weeds Boosts Farm Value and Neatness
J O Rankin of the Missouri Experiment Station urges timely weed mowing to improve farm value and neighborly perception. He notes that neat weed rows along fences attract buyers and reduce future work, warning that hot dry weather accelerates ripening and weed seed production. Early mowing can prevent a new seed crop and save effort later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Rankin
Missouri Experiment Station
Invention uses exhaust heat to power water heater
A new water heater design captures waste heat from the exhaust of stationary engines. The device redirects heat that would be lost to the environment into heating water, improving overall energy efficiency.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Veterans’ Association
Great Northern
Uclib
Pension Fund
Pension Board
Board of Derisions
Board of Preslons
Accounting Department
Board of
Tana
Allan R. Young
Iust
Prince Albert Ia
NODA
P. A
Jimmy
Prince Albert Tobacco
Prince Albert
P.A
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem, N.C
William Dollemore
Range 4
Valdis M. Pyatt
Charles N. Martin
James Thorn
James S. Innes
Mark
St. Anthony & Dak
Malone
Truchot Ranch
E. C. Garret
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