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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1926
Page
6
From the Tribune November 21 1885 Occident lodge of the K P hosts a grand Thanksgiving ball Thursday evening with tickets including supper priced at 4 50. Also notes Dart sold 100 stoves this fall and fashion trends a deeper carmine in stockings.
Tribune recalls George Petengale known as the Wild Man of Wise River who lived near the Big Hole for years. He refused company, hunted with an old army musket, devoured raw game, and refused shelter in towns when urged to sleep indoors.
Be advised Carrie Marquard files for divorce from Gerhard Marquard in the Fifth Judicial District. The State of Montana district court requires the defendant to answer within twenty days, failure to appear may lead to default judgment. Case notes desertion since January 12, 1919, with witness stamp dated November 10, 1926. Court seal and attorney listings included.
A 1914 notice notes Dillon may receive bitulithic paving soon after a property owner meeting. Car collision incidents occurred last Sunday when Sorenson and Smith autos narrowly passed each other. Frank Knotts shows a Mountain sheep killed near Browne’s lake. Eugenia Koppersmith estate valued at about $885.
Department of the Interior Great Falls Montana October 18 1926 notice that James F Harrison of Dell Montana holder of multiple homestead entries seeks final 3 year proof under the 1916 act to establish claim to SEW S W and other parcels in sections 19 30 township south range west Montana meridian before Fred Rife clerk of court Dillon Montana December 4 1926 witnesses listed include Peter Anderson Sam T Parker William D Knox and Maynard M Lovell Adv 44-43
Sam L Parker of Dell Montana files notice of intent to make final three years proof under the 1916 act to establish his land claim for multiple historic entries in Montana. Witnesses named James P Hackson Peter Anderson William St Knox Hansen A Price, all of Dell. The date of filing is December 6 1926.
Peter Anderson of Dell Montana filed notice to make final proof on land in Beaverhead County. Also an order to show cause why sale of the real estate of Henry B Miller, deceased, should not be granted, with hearing set for November 27 1926 in Dillon Montana and publication in Dillon Tribune for four weeks.
Several scarlet fever cases have been reported near Wisconsin Creek School. Quarantine is in place and the school is closed for a time. The school board hired Dr. Wilson for inspection and any ill child will be examined. The public library is closed and visiting at the Orphan's home is barred.
The Bozeman tourist camp grounds earned 1771 this year, $9 less than 1925. The season ended October 15, slightly earlier than last year, while opening date remained about the same.
Department of the Interior notice states Pete Vook of Dillon Montana who made a 1921 homestead entry plans to file final proof before U S commissioner PF Hazelbaker at Dillon on December 8 1926. Associates George W Rebich Adolph Krulyac Peter Swetich and John H Rebich of Dillon listed. Adv 46-00
Emery Bonner for the heirs of Etta M. Bonney of Twin Bridges Montana filed a homestead entry in Helena and now Great Falls for lots 5 6 EMNE1 section pending action as of Sept 21 1920 with reference numbers Helena 021117 and Great Falls 061951.
The land described in township 21 south range 6 west Montana meridian was entered for final three year proof to establish a claim. The filing occurs before F A Hazel baker U S commissioner Dillon Montana on December 7 1926. George H Giem Al Nickies Jacob H Giem and Leo Giem of Twin Bridges listed as claimants. Acting Register.
In the matter of the application of Chris Overgaard Christiansen for change of name the petitioner seeks to change to Chris Overgaard. A hearing is set for Saturday December 11 1926 at 10 o clock a m in the court room at Dillon Beaverhead County Montana to show cause why the petition should not be granted.
In the matter of the estate of Harriet A Craw deceased a probate proceeding is noted with filings indicating administration actions and pending court dates. Details include appointment of an executor and potential claims under the will or state laws.
The executrix of Harriet A Crow’s estate in Beaverhead County Montana invites all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within ten months after first publication. Claims should be filed at the law office of Smith and Kelly Dillon Montana, the estate’s business office. Dated Dillon November 18 1926. Annie E Nelson deceased Adg 48 81
In the district court Fifth judicial district notice to creditors to exhibit vouchers within four months after first publication. Administratrix of Patrick Kelly deceased. Mail or deliver to Smith & Kelly Dillon Montana for estate business in Beaverhead County. Dated Dillon Montana November 18 1926.
Age Polish of Reichle Montana filed intent to prove desert land entry for NE4SW14 and NASEM section 34 township 4S range 9W Montana meridian. Proceedings set before I A Hazelbaker U S commissioner Dillon Montana on the 81st day of December. Names Carl Hartwig Valen Tadevich Peter Spritzer and Martin Fabae all of Reichle listed as adv.
Mathias Polish of Dillon Montana filed notice of intention to make final proof by purchase under the 1915 act to establish claim to the land described Helena 03030 Great Falls 0693038 in section 28 township 4 south range west Montana meridian. The proof is to be before U S commissioner WF A Hazelbaker at Dillon on December 31 1926. Adv Carl H Hartwig Valen Tadevieh Peter Spritzer and Martin Fabac all of Reichle.
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