Registration Closes Tomorrow for Voters
Registration ends tomorrow evening so unregistered residents cannot vote. The notice urges eligible citizens to complete registration to exercise their voting rights.
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
2
Registration ends tomorrow evening so unregistered residents cannot vote. The notice urges eligible citizens to complete registration to exercise their voting rights.
Alpena Michigan October 16 fifteen persons perished in the burning of the Detroit and Mackinac railroad relief train carrying Metz villagers fleeing forest fires. The train was ditched near Nowicki siding after rails spread and passengers fled through flames or cow pastures. eleven victims were women and children in a gondola car.
The speaker states they expect to return home by the 25th or 26th of the month fully recovered and ready to work for five weeks in their office.
The text promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted laxative, claiming it cleanses and relieves internal organs without debilitating after effects. It emphasizes natural action, physician approval, and urges purchasing the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product via leading druggists.
Voters face tight deadlines as registration closes tomorrow causing confusion about eligibility. Officials urge residents to verify status with local election offices to ensure participation in upcoming polls.
Thomas Wilson, a Beaverhead County rancher born in Bannack, died Wednesday afternoon at his mother's Dillon home after a three week bout with typhoid fever. Survived by his mother Mrs Mary Wilson two brothers Will and Charlie and two sisters Mrs Asa Kennison and Mrs Anna Bond. Funeral held at St James Episcopal church with Rev S D Hooker. interment Mountain View cemetery.
Matt Polish faced trial before Justice of the Peace Hirschman last Tuesday on charges of obstructing an old road at Willow Creek. The court acquitted him, clearing the matter.
United States Land Office Helena Montana October 17 1908 notices that Northern Pacific Railway Company with stated post office address must comply with land office requirements and proceedings regarding property or land allotment implications.
Notice to all persons claiming adversely the lands described or objecting to the mineral character or disposal to applicant to file affidavits of protest in the Register's office on or before December 10 1908. Franck D Miracle Register.
Department of the Interior notice states Matius Polish of Willis Montana filed final commutation proof for lands in Section 27 Township 4 South Range 9 West Montana Meridian. He will appear before U S Commissioner A S Johnson in Dillon Montana on November 28 1908. Witnesses named are Jacob Hartwig Adolf Reichle Robert Joy and William Barbour all of Willis Montana. Frank D Miracre Register.
Charles H. Humes of Dillon Montana files intention to make final five year proof to establish claim to SW NE NSE S E X SE 3 0 S Township W Montana Meridian. Hearing before A S Johnson U S Commissioner Dillon November 28 1908. Norman Holden Commodore Foster Craig Cornell Williamson of Dillon and Frank D. Marrs Register.
Notice records Gertrude M Soper of Dewey Montana filing for Final Proof to establish her Desert Land Entry No 8415 for S4 NW Section 31 Township 1 N Range 11 W Montana Meridian. Proceedings set before U S Commissioner A S Johnson Dillon Montana November 17 1908 with witnesses George Dodgson Frederick Dickie Albert F Cline and Herbert H Soper all of Dewey Montana. Frank D Miracle Register
In Beaverhead County Montana Josephine Black sues Thomas J Black seeking an annulment on grounds of habitual intemperance and cruelty. Defendant is required to answer within twenty days after service. default leads to judgment for plaintiff. Clerk’s seal dated October 15, 1908. Attorney: C W Rosison.
Notice is given that Lou Dahle formerly Lou Warner of Dell Montana has filed intent to make Final Proof to establish a Desert Land Entry of 320 acres along Rock Creek in Beaverhead County Montana. Proof to be made before A S Johnson Elijah H Kates Elijah Warner Ole Dahle of Dell and Frank G Bassett of Dillon. Register Frank D Miracre.
John Thoma of Grant Montana filed notices to make final five year proof on his Homestead Application No 13851 and Desert Land Application No 8488 for lands in Sections 30 24 13 and 13 T9S R13W R14W Montana Meridian. Proof set before A S Johnson Dillon Montana on November 10 1908. Carl Jensen Frank Brenneis Carolus Engle and Frank Esterwold of Grant Montana witness. Frank D. Moralez Register.
Notice in Helena Montana on October 3 1908 states Asa S Beardslee of Dillon Montana filed Desert Land Entry No 8483 for lands in Section 27 Township 14 S Range W Montana Final Proof to establish claim before A S Johnson U S Commissioner at Dillon November 14 1908 Witnesses Arby Beardslee Bert Knox Richard Gallagher and Robert Schendel all of Lima Montana. Frank D Miracze Register
Registry Agent Deidrick Paterson in Election District 5 Beaverhead County Montana opens registration books for Lima precinct 14 and Dell precinct 15. Registration runs daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. excluding Sundays from Oct 12 to Oct 24 1908, with a reopening Oct 26 for special cases. closes Oct 24 1908 at 9 p.m. and notes alternate dates for Dell store and absence notices.
Ed Kenney registrar for Election District No 7 Beaverhead County Montana opens registration books October 12 1908 at his Dewey Montana office before the November 3 1908 general election. He will also be at Leggat Mines October 16 1908 with additional sessions October 24 and 26 1908 if away from the office.
Charles F. Lloyd of Beaverhead County Montana announces the registration books for voting precincts Jackson No 22 and Dark Horse No 23. Registration opens October 22 at his Jackson office and reopens October 26 after several outreach dates including October 16 Fox Post Office and October 19 at Mining Co s Dark Horse No 23.
Archie Gray the Registry Agent for Election District No 3 Beaverhead County Montana announces registration periods for Bannack Polaris Elkhorn Hot Springs and Grays October 1908. He lists dates October 12 14 15 16 and notes daily registration hours Sundays excluded with absence notices and reasons.
I L D Tibbetts registry agent in Election District No 2 Beaverhead County Montana will open books for the registration of qualified electors at Argenta October 12 and November 3 1908 with additional sessions at Farlin Birch Creek and Bishop Oct 15 16 and 17 1908 9am and 9pm and a second registration on October 24 1908 at 9pm for those with legal reasons for non registration.
I Wm N V Len kersdorfer registry agent for Election District No 1 Beaverhead County Montana will open registration books at Montana Market Dillon on October 12 1908 and November 3 1908 He will also visit Barratts No 3 at the Sim location for registration duties in the described precincts Dillon South 1 Dillon North 2 Barratts 3 and Blacktail 4 with offices in Dillon Montana.
A fragmented 1908 Montana notice from Beaverhead County names Estes House and W N V Lenerredorfir as registry agents for Election District No 1. It lists October 14 1908 and October 24 1908 dates with registration windows and reopening on October 26.
In Helena Montana on September 26 1908 Minnie Ellis of Dillon Montana filed no tice of intention to make Final Proof to establish on November 4 1908 Desert Land Application No 8572 serial 0684 for SW34 and Section 14 Township 8 Range 9 W Montana Meridian. The notice lists Thomas Wilson Patrick Laden Joseph Hevey and Robert Quackenbush of Dillon as witnesses. Frank D McRin Register
William Roe as attorney for Elk-Horn Copper Mining filed an application for a patent for 1500 feet of the Blue Eye Annilode copper lode in the Elkhorn mining district Beaverhead County Montana. The notice names Survey No. 8787 and details boundaries area 17 486 acres net after exclusions with remarks on magnetic variation and adjacent claims. Adverse claimants must file within sixty days or be barred. First publication September 25 1908.
George R. Vance Registry Agent announces registration for Election District No. 6 Beaverhead County Montana. Books open October 12 at Glendale office prior to the November 3 general election. An additional session is set for October 16 at Hecla Mercantile and Banking Co store. Registration closes on the indicated dates with notice of absence.
The regular terms of the Fifth Judicial District court are fixed for 1907. Beaverhead County holds sessions on the third Wednesday in February May August and November. Jefferson County holds on the third Wednesday in January the first Tuesday in April the first Tuesday in July and the second Tuesday in October. Madison County holds on the first Monday in March the first Monday in June the fourth Monday in August and the second Tuesday in December. Judge Lew L. Carraway signed in Virginia City December 1907.
J Glen A Decker of Beaverhead County Montana announces the opening of registration books for district No 4. The offices will be at Armstead Red Rock Horse Prairie and Bloody Dick precincts with dates October 12 14 15 16 1908 and locations Armstead Red Rock Horse Prairie Grant Postoffice Monument Postoffice.
Notice of election in Dillon dated February 18 details an amendment to Article 12 Section 9 of Montana’s Constitution. The measure proposes tax rates on real and personal property with caps at three mills, two and eight tenths, and two mills per dollar of valuation as property values rise. Separate official ballots will appear at the November general election.
The document outlines House Bill No. 332 proposing a statewide constitutional amendment to Section 14 of Article XII. It creates a State Depository Board to manage state funds, details voting wording for or against the amendment, and sets submission at the 1908 general election with official certification by Secretary of State A N Yoder.
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