Roses by the graveyard: Mary waits for Henry's return
A Connecticut farmhouse echoes with memory as Mary Maynard waits by the rose bushes for Henry Maynard, who left to fight in the Civil War. After decades of longing and a wartime absence, a Melbourne born man named Hubert Smith awakens with Henry's memory and sails home to reunite with Mary on May 30 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Woodbine
Acher
Dekker
Maynard
Henry
Mary
Mnry
Burnside
Fredericksburg
Henry Maynard
Mary Harper
Lee
Gettysburg
War Department
Hubert Smith
Australia
America
Teuton’s Flag Remembrance Tells of Loyal Union Support
War correspondent Charles Coffin recalls an 1865 Charleston scene where a German resident and his wife slept on a large U S flag hidden in their mattress to honor the Union. The man’s loyal act astonishes Coffin as he visits the besieged city after Confederate evacuation. City Express wagon note follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles ‘Catteton
Coffin
Charleston
S. C
Izen
Legal Affidavits of Publication Withheld Until Payment
Notices indicate affidavits of publication will be withheld until payment is received. The item lists involved parties and governing authority, outlining demand and timelines for settlement before release of the records.
Bids Sought for Dillon Sewer Construction
Dillon Montana advertisement invites sealed bids by July 1 1908 for material and labor to build about 7400 feet of district sewers in Sewer Districts 3 and 4. Plans are at the City Clerk or City Engineer George R Metlen offices. Bids require 5 percent certified Montana bank check and must be labeled Bid for Sewer. City Clerk J B Pompexter reserves right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Montana
Katy
al Mien
George R. Metlen
J. B. Pornpexter
Timber Sale in Big Hole National Forest Near Dillon
Sealed bids for 156.6 acre area in sections 13 14 and 23 T 45 R 10 W M M Big Hole North proceed to July 6 1908. Minimum bid 3.00 per thousand feet B M for red fir timber. deposit 30.00 per bid to H B Cramer. Rights reserved to reject all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Montana
Big Hole
Forest Supervisor
Forest Service
M. M
N) National Forest
H. B. Cramer
Washington, D. C
C.K. Wroian
Desert Land Claim Notice for Hoffman at Dillon
Department of the Interior notices John H. Hoffman of Lima Montana filed to prove a desert land claim for tract described at Little Sage creek near Dell. The hearing before A S Johnson in Dillon is set for July 3 1908 with witnesses Frank Clark Peter Anderson Ernest Selway and Porter Caffee. Publication ordered May 11 1908 in Dillon Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S
Helena
Montana
John H. Hoffman
Lima
Little Sage Creek
A. S. Johnson
Dillon
Frank Clark
Dell
Peter Anderson
Ernest O. Selway
Porter Caffee
Frank D. Miracce
Register
Burkett vs Burkett summons in Montana court
In Beaverhead County Montana Catherine I Burkett sues Albert Burkett. Defendant must answer within twenty days after service or face default judgment. Desertion cited from December 9 1903 near Pueblo Colorado. now believed in Albuquerque New Mexico. Court seal dated May 14 1908 with Clerk F A Haze paxer and Deputy C W Cancer. First publication May 15 1908. Attorney W S Barbour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of Montana
Beaverhead
Catherine I. Burkett
Albert Burkett
Pueblo
State of
Colorado
Albuquerque
New Mexico
A. D
F. A. Haze Paxer
C. W
Cancer
W. S. Barbour
State of Montana Applies for Land Selection in Montana
U S Land Office Helena May 9 1908 notice states Montana under an 1891 act has applied to select lands described as sections 30 31 11 24 25 township 9 south range 7 west and 8 west protests against mineral value over agricultural use will be noted for report to Washington final approval possible if land non mineral and selections are otherwise free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Mont
Montana
Congress
Towit
General Land Office
Washington, DC
Actios
Ciei
Montana District Court terms fixed for Beaverhead Jefferson Madison counties
An official notice fixes the 1908 regular terms of the District Court for Beaverhead Jefferson and Madison counties with specific start days in February May August November January April July October March June August December. Dated Virginia City December 5 1907 and Dillon February 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of Theifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead County
Jefferson County
Madison County
Virginia City
Ore Grande lode mine patent notice in Beaverhead Montana
U S Land Office Helena Montana March 12 1908 notices James L Cochranes ore claim for 1500 feet of lode bearing copper and silver with 600 feet surface in Elk Horn district Beaverhead County Montana Survey No 8788 in Township 4S Range 12W begins at corner 1 and runs to corner 2 3 4 with a 152312 acres and 20 degrees east magnetic variation adjoining Sunbeam Sur 7321 Amede Bessette Eclipse 3785. Adverse claimants must file within sixty days. Publication May 1 1908. Fran c D Mmactz Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
James L. Cochrane
Polaris
Beaverhead County
Grande Lode
Elk Horn
Beaverhead
State of
South Range
Recorder’s Office
Sunbeam Sur
Amede Bessette
David Evans
Maine
Register of the
United States
Helens
Figet
Franx D. Mmactz
Register
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L. S. Mills
Melbourne
Sue
Dalam
City Express
N.S. Wood
Tribune
Dillon Tribune Duffon
Lew L. Cattaway
Jno
Barer
Foley
Foley & Company
Chicago
wiCityDrug
Dillon, Montana
Missouri River
St. Louis
Peoria
Fur Mer
F. Warren
A-T
F. Ry
Doolay
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