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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1929
Page
2
Montana railroad commissioners win a temporary restraining order against all railroads operating in the state over petroleum and its products rates. The action marks another step in the ongoing legal battle to curb overcharges and secure fair pricing.
Los Angeles June 17 report notes chain stores shaping meat quality size and price through uniform products. Officials say 60 percent of sales go to chains and retailers seek stable values with well fed young cattle and lambs. Producers urged to improve breeding and feeding to ensure quick market turnover and consistent prices.
In district court Judge W H Poorman enjoins several rail carriers including Northern Pacific Great Northern Milwaukee Burlington Butte Anaconda and Pacific Soo Line Montana Wyoming and Southern White Sulphur Springs and Yellowstone Park Line and Oregon Short Line from charging rates above those set by the railroad commission. The commission had issued a new rate schedule about 28 percent lower to take effect April 17, but a federal court dissolved a temporary restraint and ordered carriers to comply, while the roads have since failed to follow the commission order.
Royalties on 32 396 barrels of oil taken from lands in the Pondera and Kevin Sunburst fields over five months beginning in December netted the state 68 475 dollars, according to a statement by I M Brandford state commissioner of lands. For the year ending December 31 royalties for oil and gas totaled 147 777 dollars, with 1929 royalties expected to reach or exceed that amount. Pondera field royalties rise with development while Kevin Sunburst shows a slight decline.
Great Falls Leader notes a forest ranger warning summer campers to practice fire safety. The USDA Forest Service stresses three tips: keep the fire manageable, avoid excessive flames, and ensure proper supervision to prevent injuries.
Several large parcels of land offered for sale near Dillon Montana and Twin Bridges. Including 320 acre farm 16 miles south of Twin Bridges and 16 miles east of Dillon with improvements. Also 820 acre farm two miles west of Barratts and 400 acre stock ranch near forest reserve eight miles southwest of Dell with hay and water rights. Terms to balance with possible down payment. inspections urged with offers to Denver Joint Stock Bank. Also listings include a bargain home on Dillon edge, a perpetual riding saddle wanted, a photo studio bargain, and a 880 acre sheep ranch seeking details from Frank Blair Grant Montana.
Great Falls Montana June 13 1929 notice by Butler Felt Mining Corporation through attorney in fact G W Bildler of Dillon Montana requests patent for Ella No 2 Lode Sur No 10629 in Elkhorn district Beaverhead County. The claim covers 19841 acres with a described survey from corner points and includes first and subsequent publications with initial May 15 1929 posting and M D Nicholson Register. First publication June 19 1929 with further notice August 14 29.
A list of parcels with sections townships and ranges is posted for public inspection in the General Land Office in Washington. Under 1907 regulations protests against the state's claim to land or any subdivision on mineral grounds will be considered evidence of nonmineral character and may delay final approval.
U S Land Office Great Falls gives notice that Butler- Feee Corporation by G W Hitler attorney in fact filed for patent for Ohio Lode Michigan Lode and Indiana Lode in Beaverhead County Montana Sur No 10635 in sections 22 23 27 T 48 R 12 W Elkhorn Unorganized Mining District plat posted May 16 1929 and locations recorded in Beaverhead County Book 64 lode locations pages 386 383 384. total survey area 61 676 acres with conflicts against Sur Nos 7322 Mammouth Lode and 9927 Willet Lode. first publication June 19 1929 last publication August 14 1929.
Creditors having claims against the estate of George B H Ditty deceased must exhibit them with vouchers to the Administratrix Enok L Ditty at the law offices of Gilbert McFadden Dillon Montana within ten months after first publication of this notice. First published June 5 1929.
In the District Court of the Fifth Judicial District state of Montana Beaverhead County notice is given by administrator Joseph Buck of the estate Herbert Buck deceased. Creditors and others having claims must present them by the specified date at the law offices of Gilbert Gerberte M Fagden Dillon Montana. Dated May 29 1929.
State of Montana announces land lease selections under an 1891 act with multiple serials for sections across townships 8 and 9 west and related ranges. The notice lists numerous fractional and full sections including 8SW and 6N, plus references to NW, SE, and NE quarters and lots in various sections.
In Beaverhead County Montana the Fifth District Court set a hearing for June 29 1929 at 10:00 am in Dillon for proving the will of David S Wegs and for the application of J A Poore for letters of administration with the will annexed. Interested persons may appear and contest. The order was issued June 6 1929.
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