State Boards To Raise County Assessments For Lower Levy
The Montana boards of county commissioners convened in Billings and agreed to raise county assessments to match cash value of property as state levy falls from 21 mills to 144 mills on valuations over 300 million dollars. They also backed four year terms for clerks and assessors and debated quarantine policy. Dr. Tuttle urged vaccination and noted fewer deaths from smallpox than measles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Montana Boards of County Commissioners
Boards of Commissioners
State Board of Equalization
State Board of Health
Boards of County Commissioners
Tuttle
Inspector Rights For Fruit Premises In State Opinion
The attorney general's office states inspectors may enter all premises storing or handling fruit including retailers wholesalers jobbers and any refusal is a misdemeanor. Fees may bar issuance of inspection certificates and sales without them violate law. Inspections should occur at delivery or origin when shipping and carriers cannot deliver uninspected fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
State Board of Horticulture
Attorney General’s Office
Fortune Turns: A Stranger Remembers a Farmer’s Kindness
In a Pittsburg Dispatch column a congressman recounts meeting a stranger who recalls the farmer feeding and aiding a poor boy a decade earlier. The visitor, now grown, reveals he remains poor and credits the farmer’s generosity with shaping his life.
New Rocky Boy Lands Open to Settlement in 1910
About 1 400 000 acres in Valley county eastern Montana known as Rocky Boy Indian lands will open to white settlers March 1 1910 and will be subject to settlement and entry March 31 1910 under Secretary Ballinger order. No registration or drawing. first come first served at Glasgow land office. Most land is rolling prairie with fertile soil and high yields where farming exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley County
Montana
Rocky Boy Indian Lands
Ballinger
United States Land Office
Glasgow
The Cockade and Its Military Myth
The piece traces the cockade from hat ribbons to a symbol wrongly seen as military. It notes its nonmilitary origins in 17th century hats, its continuation in ecclesiastical and servant headgear, and the later link to black for Hanoverian uniforms, with mentions of red and white badges in songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Shiramuir
Woodward
Justice of the
Napoleon at Fontainebleau Farewell to Army Scene
An account recalls Napoleon’s 1814 abdication farewell at Fontainebleau. He thanks the loyal guard, embraces General Petit, asks for the eagle, and bids his soldiers farewell on the Cour du Cheval Blanc before departing, a dramatic moment in Fontainebleau history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fontainebleau
Napoleon
Nemesis
Fontainebléau
France
Gen. Petit
Rivalry Between Sisters Mothers Over Six Month Olds
Two sisters in law, each mother to a six month old, George and Marian, discuss their babies. The exchange reveals light parental rivalry as they compare growth and weight with tentative humor, suggesting a playful yet sharp family dynamic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Marian
Voldly
Defendants Plead Not Guilty in Cash Bond Case
Ditty was arrested after failing to explain possession of items shipped abroad. The two defendants were arraigned before Justice Rich and later before Justice Hirschman. Each posted $500 cash bonds and pleaded not guilty. Preliminary trial set for Monday January 24 at 9:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace Rich
Hirschman
Barbour
Civil Action for Rent Owed in Township Notice
A civil action to recover thirteen dollars for house rent from November 21, 1909, to December 21, 1909 inclusive. If no appearance and answer, judgment will be entered as demanded. Dated January 10, 1910, George Noble, Justice of the Peace.
Notice to Creditors in Beaverhead Estate Case
In the District Court of Montana Beaverhead County the estate of Dorette L. Boger deceased asks creditors and others with claims to present them with vouchers within four months after first publication to administrator at the law office of W S Barbour. Date January 11 1910. F E Bocgr administrator W S Barbour attorney first publication January 14 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the Fifth
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
Dorette L. Boger
W. S. Barbour
County of
F. E. Bocgr
W. S. Barfour
Unusual relief fund encounter told by broker
A broker and banker, member of a Russian relief committee aiding famine charity, recalls a swift respondent who refused to help until faced with a hypothetical wolf at his door. The man, initially hostile, finally quipped he would eat the wolf, demonstrating quick, stark thinking. He says he has not served on the relief committee since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russian Relief Committee
Russia
Philadelphia
Relief Fund
The Divorce Habit
A woman asks about divorce duration and a lawyer estimates about two months. She wonders if the suitor will wait that long, highlighting pressure and timing in a separation.
Local Advertising Notices Withheld Until Payment
An item in the public notices column states affidavits of publication are withheld until payment is made. The notice implies a pending requirement for settlement before release or recording of the legal advertisements.
Estate of Ernest B McNinch Executor Notices
Beav erhead County Montana district court notices creditors and all persons having claims against the estate of Ernest B McNinch deceased must present vouchers to executor Lewis E McNinch at the law office in Dillon Montana The notice dated January 15 1910 includes first publication January 21 1901 and attorney W S Barzour for the executor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
Ernest B. McNinch
W.S. Barbour
Dillon
Lewis E. McNinch
W. S. Barzour
Brown V Brown dissolution suit filed in Montana court
Lydia Brown sues Franklin J. Brown for divorce on grounds of desertion after more than one year. Summons requires answer within twenty days after service. default judgment may be entered. Case filed January 10 1910. Bennett and Avorn represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of Montana
Beaverhead
Lydia Brown
Franklin J. Brown
Iicnep
F. A. Hazelpaxer
C. W. Concer
Notice of Sale of Real Estate and Water Rights in Beaverhead
Private sale ordered by the Second Judicial District of Montana Beaverhead County guardian sale lists numerous placer claims and water rights tied to the O Rourke minors. Bids accepted after January 31 1910 at John E Corette office Butte Montana.
Sale of Timber at Beaverhead National Forest Missoula
Sealed bids for merchantable dead and live timber in area to be designated by the Forest Officer are due January 31 1910. Timber includes about 170000 feet B M Douglas Fir and Lodgepole Pine on 120 acres in surveyed Section 33 and unsurveyed Section 4. Minimum bid 2.60 per feet B M. deposit 50 per bid. timber on valid claims exempt. Right to reject bids reserved. For details contact Forest Supervisor Dillon Montana or Acting District Forester Sitcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Montana
Beaverhead
Forster
Forest Service
Meridian
Beaverhead National Forest
Western Montana National Bank
C. K. Wyman
Dillon
F. A. Sitcox
Sale of Mining Interest in Pioneer Placer Mine
Notice of sale of a decedent estate mining interest in Beaverhead Montana. Under an 1910 order the executor will privately sell in part for cash and in part on credit the undivided half share and water rights in the Pioneer Placer Mine, excluding the Haney claim, comprising several claims with a one fourth interest remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Judicial District
State of
Montana
Silver Bow
Daniel John Hennessy
Beaverhead
Summons in Beaverhead Justice Court Lima Township
The State of Montana summons Arthur Allison to appear before Justice George Noble in Lima on Monday January 3 1910 to answer the complaint by William H Boyle in the Lima Township justice court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Montana
Beaverhead
Justice Court
Lima Township
George Noble
William H. Boyle
Arthur Allison
Multiple Montana placer claims and water rights offered for sale
A 1910 Beaverhead County notice announces bids for six placer claims and associated water rights in Montana. Claims include Paw Sapa Bar, Beaune Vista, California Bar, Morgan Bar, Jones Creek, Arcadia Placer totaling 117.14 acres plus Haney Klondyke Boer and O Rourke locations with 20 to 160.68 acres. Sale after January 24, 1910 at C F Kelley in Butte. administratrix Mary F Hennessy and attorneys Kearey Scallon listed. Also estate notice for Alice Yeo with four month claim exhibit period to administrator Edmund J Callaway.
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Second Judicial District
Montana
Silver Bow
John Edward O'Rourke
Mary Alberta O'Rourke
Charles Richard O'Rourke
Nugget Bar Placer
United States
Surveyor General
Bartlett Bar Placer
Pan Sapa
Beauna Vista
California
Morgan Bar
Jones Creek
Arcadia
Haney
Klondyke
O'Rourke Bar Placer
W. P. Nelson
M. D. Jones
Beaverhead
Pioneer Creek
James F. Reed
John E. Corette
Hennessy
Butte
Mary E. O'Rourke
Joan E. Corntte
Guardian
Paw Sapa Bar
Beaune Vista Bar
California Bar
Jones Creek Placer
Arcadia Placer
Haney Placer
Klondyke Placer
C. F. Kelley
Mary F. Hennessy
Daniel John Hennessy
C. F. Kearey
Land Office Notice of Entry No 14104 at Ditlon Montana
Department of the Interior notices George Baker of Ditlon Montana entered on April 19 1904 Exitry No 14104 serial 01656 for BHSWH NEXOWH SWHSEH at Monteina Desember 17 1900 era record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Hens
Monteina
Notids Ichersby
George Baker
Ditlon
Montana
Claim to Land Final Proof Filed in Dillon Montana
Notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish a land claim in Township 11 South Range 6 West Montana Meridian. Hearing before U S Commissioner F A Hazlebaker at Dillon on January 27 1910. Witnesses listed: Bernst O Selway Thomas Flynn Robert H Rash and John Hackett all of Dillon Montana.
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Township
Range
Montana
Meridian
F. A.hazelbaker
U. S
Dillon
Bernst O. Selway
Thomas Flynn
Robert H. Rash
John Hackett
Montara
Mirague
Register
Notice of Desert Land Final Proof in Montana
Publication at Helena Montana on December 17 1909 announces Lucie M Walker nee Ford of Dillon Montana filed intent to make Final Proof to claim land for Desert Land Entry No 8641 serial 01389 sections 25 30 19 township 1 south range 6 west unsurveyed Montana Merid. Proof before United States Commissioner Dillon Montana January 27 IM0 with witnesses William Hightower Louis C Ford Jr Donald Duncan Stephen Cook all of Lima Montana Frantz D Mrracts Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Lucie M. Walker
Ford
Dillon
Meridian
F. A. Havelbaker
United States
William Hightower
Louis C. Ford, Jr
Donald Duncan
Stephen Cook
Lima
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Galen
Dame Fortune
Congress
Pittsburg
Rocky Boy Indian Lande
Pathos
Ditty
Gsorgr Noble
Said Township
Lecal
Bennett & Avorn
Plaintiff
Sammons
St Irene
Auatas
Sunshine
Kenneth Galt Truxton
Dan Matthews
Keziah Coffin
Stradella
Itaan Randall Parrish
Rex E. Beach
Herbert S. Mallory
Ross Beechman
Harold McGrath
Horace A. Washell Hall
Caine Will .N. Harden
George Barr McCutcheon
Harold Bell Wright
Will Lillibridge
B. M. Bower
William Allen White
Joseph C. Lincoln
Cleveland Moffett
Marion Crawford Rosa Nouchette Carey
Maurice Hewlett
Ellen Glasgow
Pidgin
A. Norman
a _ Eliza Calvert Hall
Amet Elexander Wason M. Montgomery
Frederick
Isham
David Veatent Yisltps
W. Hernyne
Charles E
Robert W. Chambers
Ack
London
Kate
Virgil D. ‘Boyle
Tribune Book Store
Daily and Sunday Standard
Ww. Scallon
Alice Yeo
de Bonis Non
Edmund J. Callaway
Dilton
Mortana
W. M. Knarp
Frantz D
U. S. Land Office
Cecil McNinch
Dell
Holmestead
Ranger W
A. S. Johnson
David McNight
Joseph Wall
Elmer M. Martinell
Clark McNinch
Frank D. Miracle
Rolahie Remy
Gita
Bain
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