Irrigation in the Treasure State Montanas Irrigated Acreage
Washington dispatch summarizes a ten page census folder on Montana irrigation. It notes 1909 irrigated acreage 1 679 084 acres with Beaverhead county leading. rainfall generally sustains grain without irrigation. eastern Montana mainly grazing and dry farming. 34.2 percent of farms irrigated in 1909. regional disparities show southwestern counties high irrigation, eastern regions low.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Montana
Deer Lodge
Ravalli
Sbeaverhead
Gallatin
State to pay expenses enforcing new food and drug act
Attorney General Galen rules that expenses for enforcing the pure food and drug act, carried out by the state board of health, must be paid by the state not by cities or counties. The act provides a $7,500 appropriation from the general fund to cover these costs upon verified claims approved by the secretary and board of examiners.
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Helena
Galen
State Board of Health
James E. Davis
Billings
State Board of Examiners
Wyoming Sheep Quarantine Proclaimed Over Scabies
Governor Edwin L. Norris orders a quarantine on Wyoming sheep after state officials report scabies prevalence. No Wyoming sheep may enter Montana until the order is lifted. State Veterinarian M. E. Knowles cites 2000 to 3000 infected animals in Wyoming while Montana remains disease free.
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Helena
State Board of Sheep Commissioners
Wyoming
Edwin L. Norris
Montana
M. E. Knowles
North Portland Stock Market Roundup
North Portland Oregon March reports higher receipts of cattle with steers at 5.50 to 6.80 and two lots at 6.65. Hogs rise toward 7.00, sheep absorb mutton prices. Prices listed: steers extra good to choice 6.40 6.80, cows 5.50 5.60, calves 8.50 8.75, hogs 6.85 7.00, lambs 6.15 6.25, ewes 4.35 4.65. Market closes steady. The paper offers prize stock lists for Fat Stock Show attendees.
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Portland
Oregon
Mar
Norris to Pick Montana Exposition Site
Governor Norris plans to join Governor Hay of Washington in Portland and then San Francisco to select sites for Montana and Washington exhibits at the Panama-Pacific exposition of 1915. He notes no appropriation has been made yet and says reservation will hold until the legislature acts, avoiding early obligations.
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Helena
Norris
Helens
Hay
Washington
Portland
San Francisco
Montana
Notice to Electors Beaverhead County Dillon March 21 1912
Notice under 1911 laws that the Great Register of Beaverhead County Montana will close March 21 1912 for Dillon city electors to register for the April 1 1912 city election. Electors may register at the county clerk’s office or before a justice of the peace or notary if more than ten miles distant. Jno S Baker County Clerk and ex officio Registrar.
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Beaverhead
Montana
Dillon
Jno
Baker
Beaverhead County
Allas Summons in Montana Divorce Case
Elsie Stillinger sues Jay Stillinger in Montana seeking a decree of divorce on wilful neglect grounds. Court summons defendant to answer within twenty days. failure to appear will result in default judgment. Filed March 9, 1912. Robison & Alvord represent plaintiff.
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Elsie Stillinger
Jay Stillinger
State of
Montana
Election Notice for Dillon Aldermen Ward Seats
On the first Monday of April 1919 elections will be held in Dillon Montana for one alderman from each ward. Polls open at eight in the morning and close at six in the evening. City Clerk Lyman H Bennett dated March 6 1912.
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Montana Auto Supply Company
Reeder & Montana
Firh
City Hall
Helena
Emerick Building
Railroad Avenue
Glendale Streets
Dillon
Montana
A. D
Notice to Creditors in Beaverhead Estate Case
In the District Court of Montana Fifth Judicial District Beaverhead County, the estate of Laura Thomas deceased offers notice by administrator Fr. M. Thomas to all creditors and claimants. Claims must be exhibited with vouchers within four months after first publication to the administrator at C. W. Robison’s office in Dillon, Montana. Dated February 28, 1912.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
Laura Thomas
C. W. Robison
Dillon
Notice to creditors in estate of George S. Thompson
James W. Thompson administrator announces that creditors and all with claims against the deceased must present them with vouchers within four months after first publication at J. H. Alvord's office in Dillon Montana. This is for the Beaverhead County estate of George S. Thompson dated February 21 1912.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
George 5. Thompson
James W. Thompson
George
Dillon
George 8. Thompson
Amelia Thompson
J. H. Alvord
Estate of Amelia Thompson creditors notice
Estate of Amelia Thompson deceased to creditors and all persons hav ing claims against said deceased exhibit them with vouchers within four months after first publication to administrator at J. H. Alvord office Dillon Montana Beaverhead County administrator of the estate 2814
Notice to Co-owner on Forfeiture of Lode Claim Interest
Co-owners notify William Tate and G B Conway that in the Rothschild lode claim Bald Mountain mining district Beaverhead County Montana their undivided one fourth interest has share of annual labor costs totaling 125 dollars for 1907 through 1911 unpaid. If payment of 125 dollars is not made within 180 days after first publication the interest will be forfeited to the undersigned as allowed by law. Dated January 1 1912.
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William Tate. Taylor
G. B. Conway
Bald Mountain
Beaverhead County
Montana
Herbey
Atlas Summons for Montana Divorce Decree
The district court of Beaverhead County Montana issues a summons in a divorce action by Charles P Olson against Lena A Olson. The defendant is ordered to answer the complaint by a specified date or face default judgment. First published March 6 1912 with clerk F A Hazelbaker and attorney Jos C Simith.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of Montana
Beaverhead
Charles P. Olson
Lena A. Olson
Estate of John H Thompson Administrator Notice
In Montana county Beaverhead the administrator of the estate of John H Thompson deceased summons creditors and all claimants to exhibit their claims and transaction of estate business. Dated February 21 1912.
District Court Terms Set For Five Montana Counties
The Fifth district court terms for 1912 are fixed for Beaverhead Jefferson Madison counties. Beaverhead begins February 1 April 29 August 1 December 4. Jefferson begins February 13 May (May 0) 80 July 30 November 11. Madison begins March 4 June 8 August 5 October 14. Court opens at 10:00 a m on each day. Virginia City Madison County Montana December 2 1911.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Towit
Beaverhead County
Jefferson County
Madison County
Chambers
Virginia City
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Allas Summons
F. A. Hazelbaker
C. W. Conger
Robison & Alvord
Plaintiff
Lyman H. Bennett
Atlas Summons
Jos. C. Simith
John H. Thompson
City Express and Coal Co
C. W. Scott
General Transfer
Lew L. Callaway
J. B. Poindexter
E. R. Ackley
Jos. C. Smith
Edwin Norris
Gall
J. Carhart
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