Montana Traction Engines Plentiful Across Counties
Report shows an estimated 2000 to 3000 traction engines in Montana largely used on farms. Roy Sieger’s figures list 1,384 engines inspected over four years with Fergus 186 and Gallatin 103 leading counties, Sheridan 131, Broadwater showing a sharp rise. Also notes new tax commission actions and leadership names C J Leonard David Hilger and William Lindsay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Roy Sieger
Fergus
Gallatin
Sheridan
Broadwater
Beaverhead
Blaine
Carbon
Mascade
Chateau
Custer
Dawson
Deer Lodge
Flathead
Granite
Hill
Jefferson
Lewis and Clark
Lincoln
Madison
Meagher
Mineral
Missoula
Mugselshell
Park
Phillips
Powell
Ravatht
Richland
Rosebud
Sanders
Stillwater
New
Tax Commission
C. J. Leonard
Butte
David Hilger
Lewistown
William Lindsay
Belfry
Suit Seeks 135000 From Warden Over Horse Deal
L J Campbell of Livingston sues Frank Conley state penitentiary warden in Missoula district court claiming breach of a three year old horse sale contract. Campbell says 3000 head of horses not delivered by May 2 1915 cost him a potential 135000 profit from deals with Rochester and New York City buyers. Wellington D Rankin to represent Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Campbell
Livingston, Monta
Frank Conley
State Penitentiary
Missoula
Campbell
Conley
Rochester
New York City
Cambell
Wellington D. Rankin
Helena
Northern Pacific R R to Employ Women
Livingston May 19. The Northern Pacific will fill many jobs with women to conserve male workers for tasks men must do. Positions include clerical work operators freight checkers janitresses coach cleaners engine wipers and roundhouse sweepers. Applications to B.0. Johnson Superintendent Livingston Montana include name age nationality education and preferred location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Northern Pacific
Northwest
Cat Livingston
Montana
Johnson
Assessors to Meet After Finishing Year’s Work
Montana county assessors will appear in Helena before the state tax commission and the state board of equalization after completing their annual duties. The meeting will review the year’s assessments and related actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Helena
State Tax Commission
State Board of Equalization
Lima Sheepman Reports High Water Receding
Henry Fitter, a well known Lima sheepman, visited the county seat Saturday and said the Lima area is experiencing high water, but it is receding somewhat at the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fitter
Lima
Notice to Creditors and Bids for Beaverhead County
Legal advertising notices announce creditors must file claims within four months for the William R. McCormick estate and H. C. Stover estate. Also advertised are bids for building a steel bridge over the Beaverhead River, with specifics on bid requirements, bonds, and site inspection, plus multiple notices of land filings and proofs in Dillon Montana in Beaverhead County during 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
Beaverhead River
State ‘Highway Commission
Helena
Tase
Secretary of State
Notice for Publications and Land Office Notices 1917 Montana
Public notices from the Department of the Interior U S Land Office in Helena Dillon and McHessor Montana reference homestead entries desert land and livestock commission business. Names include William G Pilkington Ross F Nay R E Foster George M Melton and J Oker with locations Dillon Twin Bridges Grant Blaine Monida Bannack. Proceedings cover filings publications and contest actions with dates in 1917 and associated land parcels in sections 5 13 14 26 28 and 29 in various townships and ranges.
Notice of Final Proof for Desert Land Entry No 08160
Department of the Interior announces final proof for James N Mansfield of Grant Montana on Desert Land Entry No 08169 for multiple parcels in township 9 and 12 W Montana meridian. Proof to establish claim filed at Dillon Montana district court on May 4 before Ross F Nay clerk and witnesses Ross F Nay William McMannis Milton J Nay Byron Nay all of Grant Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
James N. Mansfield
Grant
Meridian
Fred Rife
District Court
Dillon
Ross F. Nay
William McMannis
Milton J. Nay
Byron Nay
Josoker
Register
Weusen
JOS. Oker, Register
Dillon Man Files Three Year Land Claim Proof
Andrew J. Rife of Dillon Montana filed intent to make three year proof to establish a land claim described as BYSWh wWis 81 percent section 20 and H4SEx section 20 and NW 8w SWYANW4 section 21 township 7 south range 9 west on the Montana meridian. The court clerk Fred Rife will oversee the filing on June 6 1917 with witnesses Lewis M. Gilman Edward H Williams Frank Gordon and Hiram Carrier all of Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Andrew J. Rife
Dillon
Meridian
Fred Rife
District Court
Lewis M. Gilman
Edward H. Williams
Frank Gordon
Hiram Carrier
Jos, Oker
Register
Final proof notice for Dillon Montana land claim
Notice filed of intention to make final proof to establish a claim to land in Grant Montana. Claimants named are James N Mansfield William Mc Mannis Milton J Nay and Byron Nay. Hearing and verification by Jos OKER Register.
Notice of Desert Land Final Proof for Albin Johnson
Notice is given that Albin Johnson of Jackson Montana has filed notices of intention to make final proof to establish his Desert Land Entry claim no 08595 for SEYNWY EX%SW 4 section 8 NE4YNW Y% section 17 township 7 S range 14 W Montana meridian before Fred Nelson US commissioner at Wisdom Montana on May 7 1917. Henry G Peterson John Meyers Oscar Forman Carney E Barnes all of Jackson Montana appear. 41st- JOSEPH OKER Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Albin Johnson
Jackson
Range
Meridian
Fred Nelson
United States
Wisdom
Henry G. Peterson
John Meyers
Oscar Forman
Carney E. Barnes
Notice for Publication No 08767 Mary E Lowder Desert Land Entry
Notice is hereby given that Mary E Lowder of Bannack Montana who on August 27 1918 made Desert Land Entry No 08767 for SW section 12 township 78 filed notice of intention to make final above described before Fred Rife clerk of the district court at Dillon Montana on the 5th day of June 1917 Robert McMillan William E Johnson John B McLaren Carl Innes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Lands Office
Helena
Montana
Gilbert C. Carter
Dillon
Swysey
Neynwy
Township
Range
Meridian
Fred Rife
District Court
Richard R. Schulz
Parks Orr
Fred Bowers
Charles Garland
Jos. Oker
Register
U. S. Land Office
Peter Spritzer
Reichle
Charles Sassman
Joe Nample
Frederick J. Hartwig
Carl Hartwig
William H. Bentley
Montana Meridian
John F. Sullivan
David N. Sullivan
Nephi Hansen
George B. Russell
Wiliam H. McMannis
Grant
James N. Mansfield
Ross .F. Nay
Henry R. Paddock
Bannack
Mary M. Paddock
U.S. Land Office
William G. Pilkington
McHessor
Wey
Jacob, H. Giem
Twin Bridges
George H. Giem
Ulrich Casper
John C. Brown
Mary E. Lowder
Robert McMillan
William E. Johnson
John B. McLaren
Carl Innes
Florence Ames
Bedrock
Byney
Arthur L. Salmon
John W. Salmon
James W. Scott
Armstead
Glenn A. Decker
JOS. Okhr
U. S. Land
Elma DuBois
Apex
Peter G. Nelson
Fred,Johnson
Clarence L. Morrison
William R. Hyland
Throder
U 8
Earl G. Knoll
Frank A. Hazelaker
United States
Dilton
Napoleon Goyer
Fannie Knoll
William 8. Tash
Polaris
Guy B. Gray
Oleta Eda Craver Freeman
Oleta Eda Craver
Mary D. Craver
Flora Bf.armstrong
Martin Burke
Martin C. Thurston
U. A. Land Office
Michael F. Jarvis
Notices of Publication for Land Claims in Montana
Notice records three homestead and desert land filings across multiple counties. Florence Ames of Bedrock seeks three year Montana proof for BYNEY SWY NEYSE in section 35 T11S R14W. Elma DuBois of Apex lists Desert Land proof for WKSH NWY and NDY. witnesses named. Earl G Knoll of Bannack plans three year proof for SW land in section 1 T78 R12 W. witnesses named.
Mountainous 120 acre tract to be sold at public auction
This 120 acre M. M. tract is offered as mountainous and rough for cultivation. The sale will close when bidding ends at the appointed hour. Highest bidder must immediately pay the Receiver the bid amount. Adverse claimants should file claims or objections by sale time. 3915 JOSE. OKER, Register.
Notice of Intention for Homestead Entry No 09761 1917
Christian A Nelson of Blaine Montana filed notice of intention to make a homestead entry in Dillon Montana on the 12th day of Alfred Whitney Henry 8 Ashbury Moses Smyth Manley Ellingsworth all of Blaine Montana. 391 Jos Oker Register.
Estate notices list claims for Amanda J. Stover deceased
Administratrix publishes notice to creditors to exhibit claims with vouchers within four months at H B Duff attorney for the estate Beaverhead County. Notice for Publication No 08447 10 1917 mentions Oleta Eda Craver Freeman Desert Land Entry No 08447 filed June 16 1918 for multiple parcels in township 10 W range 12 with local witnesses from Armstead Montana.
Notice of Publication No 50 for Wagner Homestead Claim
Notice is given that Ira M. Wagner of Dillon Montana filed intent to prove up his 1914 homestead entry No 09659 for the W1/4 NW1/4 SHY1/4 NW1/4 and SW4% NEY% in section 28 township 9 S range 6 W Montana meridian. The three year proof will be made before A Hazel baker United States Commissioner Dillon on May 28 1917. Attending parties are J Ambrose Brown Coy J Brown Nicholas W. Davis Frank Landon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Northern Pacific Railway Company
St. Paul
Minnesota
Township 14
Sey
Seynex
Department of the Interior
Young J. Johnson
Bannack
Ida M. Pahnish
Township 7
South
Range 12
Wear
Meridian
C.th
U. S. Land Office
Ira M. Wagner
Dillon
Township
Range
A. Hazelbaker
United States
J. Ambrose Brown
Coy J. Brown
Nicholas W. Davis
Frank Landon
Jos. Oker
Register
Notice for Publication No 0113812 Har1ey A Selby Dillon MT
Notice is given that Harley A Selby of Dillon Montana who on September 9 1915 made Homestead Entry No 011312 for H4NWY SW4%NW% and NW%4SE% section 20 township 6 S range 9 W Montana intended to make commutation proof in the district court at Dillon Montana on the 18th day of June 1917 Frank Morrison Dillon Montana Clarence Sweet Dillon Montana Roy Stanfield Apex Montana Clark R Combs Gibbons Montana 39th
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Harley A. Selby
Dillon
Township
Range
Meridian
Fred Rife
The
District Court
Frank Morrison
Clarence Sweet
Roy Stanfield
Apex
Clark R. Combs
Gibbons
Notice to creditors in estate of Joseph Thompson
Estate of Joseph Thompson in Beaverhead County Montana announces by Helena Thompson administratrix that all persons with claims against the deceased must present vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims to Dillon Montana the place for business of the estate. Dated May 12 1917. 4014
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead County
Willam R. McCormick
William R. McCormick
T. E. Gilbert
Dillon
Anna L. Carr
H. C. Stover
H. B. Duff
Ball Estate
County of
Beaverhead
Amanda J. Stover
County
Aeath
Mayme Sullivan
Amanda
J. Stover
Joseph Thompson
Helena Thompson
View Montana Witnesses Named in Claimant Notes
In Montana at Lakeview and Monida witnesses are listed for the claimant notes. The named witnesses include Burnell L. Borsyth of Lakeview Montana Praoklin T. Jones Leroy G. Sperry and William A. Rawlins of Monida Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
View
Montana
Burnell L. Borsyth
Lakeview
Praoklin T. Jones
Leroy G. Sperry
William A. Rawlins
Monida
Jos, Oker
Notice of Homestead Entry Filings in Montana
Notice is hereby given that Etta M Bonney of McHessor Montana filed notice on June 19 1917 for a homestead entry originally made May 24 1912 for NEC section 8 township 6 S range 6 W Montana meridian. Names Andrew McCarthy John Brown Henry Gien Frank Cleaves all of McHessor Montana. 4015 Jos. Oker Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S
Helena
Montana
Etta M. Bonney
McHessor
NEC
Range
Meridian
Fred Rife
District Court
Dillon
Andrew McCarthy
John Brown
Henry Gien
Frank Cleaves
Jos. Oker
Register
Notice for Publication No 09418
Notice is given that Michael F. Jarvis of Dillon Montana filed for a Homestead Entry No 09413 on June 20 1917 for W1/2 SW and N 1/2 SH 2 township 7 S range 10 W. Also named are Ervie E Phillips George Spaford James E Phillips Dillon Montana and Ernest Knapp of Argenta Montana.
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R. R
Legal Advertising
Jay
Baker
H. C.stover
Geo. W. O’neal
Harrison
Boone County
Arkansas
Range 10 West
R. E. Foster
George M. Melton
Livestock Commission
Montana Livestock Commission Company
R. EB. Foster
General Land Office
R. S
Benjamin Hart
Samuel Triplett
Silnwyy
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Austin A. Linder
William Rood
James Darnutzer
McHester
Charles M. Jones
Frank B. Sparrow
Lake
Christian A. Nelson
Alfred Whitney
Henry 8
Ashbury
Moses Smyth
Manley Ellingsworth