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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1924
Page
3
A reflective prose piece by J Marvin Nichols of Dallas Texas discusses fate character and ethics. It contrasts material success with integrity arguing compassion and self reliance over imitation and ambition. The essay uses vivid aphorisms to urge humility kindness and personal responsibility.
R Olive Martin formerly R Olive Marchesseau of Polaris Montana files notice of intention to prove up land claimed under Homestead Entries 020509 and 020510 in sections 21 28 township 5 south range 12 west. Hearing set before F A Hazelbaker US Commissioner Dillon Montana on September 11 1924 with witnesses Edward P Marchesseau John H Judge William J Corbette and John J Brown all of Polaris.
Chris ten L Madsen of Armstead Montana filed intent to prove up three homestead entries on land in sections and townships described before clerk W B Stephenson at Dillon Montana on September 9 1924. Witnesses named Leo M Pfirmer John A Boyd Duke A Davis and Dale Sk Metlen all residents of Armstead Montana.
Arnold Miller of Box 582 Dillon Montana files intent to prove up three year claim on land described by Home stead Entry 019788 and Additional Homestead Entry 20812. He will present witnesses Willis Chandler Oscar O Sharp John F Shaffner Vilas Banning all of Dillon Montana before U S Commissioner I A Hazle baker on September 16 1924. Note indicates Bureaus of Record Motz acting as Register.
Land Office Helena Montana notices Sophia C Guyaz heir of Jules D Guyaz with a land claim in section 8 township 10S range 11W, Armstead, Montana. Separate election notice proposes Article 21 adding state funds for revenue school and university. election set for November 1924. The amendment allows gifts donations and legacies of at least $250 to create permanent funds governed in trust for educational and benevolent aims.
The article criticizes the belief that public money is easy money and that government workers can ignore business prudence and sound economics. It argues that taxpayers have paid dearly for this mindset and that removing the misconception will be difficult.
Section summaries describe creation and management of Montana Trust and Legacy Fund, State Permanent Revenue Fund, State Permanent School Fund and university funds, investment rules, earnings allocation, and supervisory board powers. Includes election notice and public ballot instructions.
Thomas Sweet of Dillon Montana filed to establish three year proof to claim land described as SEYUSWiK SW%SE% section 22 and S%SW section 26 township 9 South range 8 West Principal Meridian. He earlier held Homestead Entry 016000 and Additional Stock Raising Entry 021572. Hearing before W I Stephenson on August 21 1924. Witnesses Edna M Sweet Jessie Smith William Is Johnson Levi G Johnson.
Public notice lists Ernest A Hoerchner of Box 971 Anaconda Montana with multiple Homestead Entries dated 1920 1922 and 1923 for land in sections 30 19 25 township 8S range 6W and 7W with head South, announcing a land claim adjudication before Commissioner in Dillon Montana on August 29 1924. Names Frank Bird Mrs Sallie White Ron Lyon and William E Johnson of Dillon Montana appear as involved parties.
Clarence L. Cortin of Dillon Montana, holder of Stock-Rating Homestead Sentry No GITOSS for multiple sections, files intention to prove up three years under Hazelbaker U S Commissioner. Hearing set at Dillon August 22, 192d. Witnesses include Fred T. Brean and Edward H. Bryan of Apex, Chauncey Murphy and Walter Stinson of Dillon.
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