Last Territorial Year to Statehood in Montana History
John W. Sutherland recounts Montana’s transition from territory to state on November 8, 1889, noting B. F. White’s removal as territorial governor and Joseph Kemp Toole as the first state governor. He recalls voting for Henry Knippenberg as delegate to the 1890 constitutional convention, discusses Ozias Willis and Hillhouse Raymond’s 1888 county race, and offers colorful reminiscences of Beaverhead and Madison counties, local postmasters, range work, and notable events surrounding railroads, towns, and horse herding in the late 19th century.
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John W. Sutherland
Montana
B. F. White
Joseph Kemp Toole
Gov. White
Gov. Toole
Willis
Dillon
Westerns Christmas Ball Set for December 8
The sophomore class sponsors a formal dance titled All the Home for Christmas to be held in the recreation hall on December 8 with John McMahon of Deer Lodge and June Leisuke of Lewistown named king and queen. Advertising is led by Sam Anderson Whitehall Elda Fowler Molese and Bill Hatton Glasgow, while McMahon handles ticket sales.
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John McMahon
Deer Lodge
June Leisuke
Lewistown
Sam Anderson
Whitehall
Elda Fowler
Molese
Bill Hatton
Glasgow
Montana Then and Now: County Seats and School PTA Plans
The fragment recalls historical notes from Montana with mentions of Bannack, Dillon, and Johnston flood events, plus a 16 county era. It reports a Friday high school Parent-Teachers Association meeting at 8:00 pm with Mrs. Martinell of Butte as guest speaker and a brief program. An ad promotes O. K. Rubber Welders at 109 Bannack Street, Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim King
Virginia City
Benjamin Harrison
Johnston
Pennsylvania
Bannack
Dillon
Montana
Martinell of
Butte
Legals Notice to Creditors in Montana Estate
In the District Court of Beaverhead County Montana the executors of the estate of William S. Tash deceased notify creditors and all claimants to present claims with vouchers within ten months after first publication at the law offices of Theodore F. McFadden Dillon Montana for administration of the estate.
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Fifth Judicial District
State of
Union
County of
Beaverhead
William S. Tash
Theodore F. McFadden
Dillon
Montana
William P. Carroll
Executors of Will of ee S. Tash notice Dillon MT
Emily A. Tash and Harry S. Tash are executors of the will of ee S. Tash Ce ased. Dated at Dillon Montana on November 29 1949.
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Emily A. Tash
Harry S. Tash
Ee S. Tash
Dillon
Montana
Notice to Creditors and Livestock Sale Listing
Montana notice to creditors for the Carroll estate requires claims to be filed within ten months. Livestock sale includes 50 Suffolk ram lambs ready for service 10 yearling rams 100 registered Suffolk ewes bred to lamb in Feb and March Duroc service boars and gifts offered by B D Murdock Bonida One Lima.
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Choice Duroc
B. D. Murdock
Bonida
Lima
Detroit safety chief outlines rude escort rule for women
Donk Slutz of the Detroit Traffic Safety Association proposes a code for women auto passengers that rejects chivalry in favor of a harsh standard. He asserts women prefer a discourteous escort to a gallant corpse, urging readers not to take offense at male drivers’ disregard for typical courtesy. Chevrolet illustrates some ideas in the photos.
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Donk Slutz
Detroit Traffic Safety Association
Slutz
Chevrolet Motor Division
Registered two year old bulls noted for quality
J C Seiden of Twin Bridges presents registered two year old bulls described as excellent quality. The notice highlights breeding stock and cattle presentation from a local farm prospect.
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J. C. Seidensticker
Twin Bridges
Notice of Personal Responsibility by William Gordan
Statement asserts nonliability for debts beyond own. Signed by William Scotty Gordan. The notice emphasizes individual responsibility and disclaims joint or inherited obligations.
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William (Scotty) Gordan
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Dillon Examiner
Baineshould
Montana St
NAS
Te. National Editorial
lassociatoNn
U. S
Vance Hit Sabeese Oes
Big Hole Basin
G.A.R
Dudley
Battle Antietam
Gilmore and
Salsbury
Willow Creek
Big Hole River
William Reichle
Gettysburg
S. D
Bozeman
Bismark
N. D
Laurin
J. B. Laurin
Barber
Humane Society
Armstrong
Spokane
Tom Bowlin
Sam Freeman
Breeders’ Sale
Bozeman Live Stock Commission
N. B. Sager
Bozeman, Montana
State Bank & Trust Company OF
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Western
Zella Flores
Murray Hospital
Kappa Zeta Nu Sorority
Evelyn Mikkelsen
Beaverhead County
Theodore Feldman
Robert Racicot
America
England
International Relations Club
Art Club
Shirley Stocker
Jacqueline Sweeney
Mary Emerick
Western Montana College
O. K
Bannack St
Legals
Lou Gardner
Detroit
Gaines Dog Research Center
New York
Howard Nickerson
East Norwalk
Conn
Mont
Nettie Stephens
Wade
Gov T Imedicine
Blackleg Aggressin
Wit
Parke, Davis & Co
Geo. M. Gosman
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