Alaska woman finds the time of her life in 14 years of hardship
Miss Margaret Ross of Ophir Alaska accompanied Mrs J T Ross of Argenta on visits to Dillon and Mountain Home. She toured Alaska into Dawson and Ophir, found business openings, ran boarding houses, and made mine investments with profitable returns. She plans Seattle as a home and keeps paintings of northern landscapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Ross
Argenta
Margaret Ross
Fred Bennett
Mountain Home
Elizabeth Ross
Ophir
Alaska
Beaverhead
Dillon Bank
Ross
Seattle
Boston
Dawson
Normal College Exhibit Heads to Helena for State Fair
The educational exhibit from Normal college and Training school is sent to Helena with Dr Finch and staff taking charge at the state fair. President Monroe to relieve them midweek. Attendance at fall quarter ends shows a 33 percent rise from last year as more students are expected. An autumn mountain excursion to Sheep Cartyon is planned Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal College and Training School
Helena
Doctor Finch
State Capitol
F. H. Garver
Normal College
Finch
Kalispell
Institute
Flathead County
Robert Clark
County Institute
Missoula County
Reading club notes on faculty and guests ends warmly
An informal evening gathering featured the college faculty and their wives with a cordial reception. Attendees enjoyed conversation and good company in a pleasant setting, reflecting a supportive academic community.
Deserved Success for Charles Klein Play The Sign and the Mouse
The Sign and the Mouse has earned lasting acclaim since its first performance. Critics praise its depth and say no other play in half a century provokes such thought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Klein
Sign and the
Crowd Arranges Attendance for The Lion and the Mouse
Patrons from various towns plan to attend the Charles Klein play The Lion and the Mouse when staged in the city. The piece notes strong interest in the drama and its appeal to local audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Klein
Lion and the Mouse
Beav erhead Fair Awards Free Trip Prizes
Mrs Hiram Brundage wins a free trip to the State Fair on the Beaverhead special as first premium for under 20 youth exhibiting best bread cake and sugar cookies. Dr Bimrose has top dry farm display with same prize. Gordon Conger follows with his display and earns a free berth on the special.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Brundage
Beaverhead
Bimrose
Brundage
Gordon Conger
Enrollment Reaches 123 at Normal College
Miss Mabel Malee of Silver Bow Miss Nellie L Beck of Billings Miss Janie V Tovey of Bristow Miss Lillian Betz of Glasgow and Misses Alice I Munich among others enroll at the Normal college raising total to 123. Walking daily and Chamberlain’s Tablets recommended for health and digestion with sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Malee
Silver Bow
Nellie L. Beck
Billings
Janie V. Tovey
Bristow
Lillian Betz
Glasgow
Alice I. Munich
Sellers
Forest Grove
Normal College
Passing of the Montana Pioneers Christian Neilson
Bozeman reports the death of Christian Neilson aged 84 a longtime Gilatin valley settler He died September 12 at his son P C Neilson s home near Salesville He came from Denmark in pioneer days and helped settle Reese Creek country leaving behind a notable frontier legacy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Neilson
Bozeman
Gilatin Valley
P.C. Neilson
Salesville
Denmark
Reese Creek
Death of Joseph Broughton in Butte at 46
Joseph Broughton aged 46 who had lived in Butte since 1869 died September 2 from Brights disease after a prolonged illness. He was the son of Mr and Mrs George Broughton and a native of York shire England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Joseph Broughton
Bright
George Broughton
Yorkshire
England
Prohibition Candidate Claims 10 Million Drained From Production
E. W. Chapin, running for president, told a Vermont audience that at least ten million Americans have shifted from producers to consumers due to liquor traffic, a factor he cites as driving up the cost of living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.W. Chapin
St. Albans
Vermont
E. W. Chapin
United States
The Lion and the Mouse presented by United Play Co
City praises United Play company for their elegant production of Chas Klein's story play The Lion and the Mouse. The performance earns high marks from audiences and critics alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Play Company
Chas. Klein
the Lion and the Mouse
Summons Issued by Lima Township Justice Court
A summons was issued by the Lima Township Justice Court in a civil matter. The document calls the involved party to appear and respond by a stated deadline, with service to be completed according to local procedural rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima ‘Township
Complaint and notices in 1912 Montana cases
The document outlines a civil action for $35.35 plus costs for merchandise delivered on defendant's request and a divorce action on grounds of willful desertion. It includes summons, required appearance, and deadlines, with notices from Helena land office and court clerk. The mix references land classifications, protests, and dissolution of marriage proceedings.
Flora West Files For Final Homestead Proof at Dillon
Notice is given Flora West of Dillon Montana has filed intention to make final commutation proof on land described in her homestead application No 05940. She will present witnesses Frank Herbert Bimrose John F Bishop J Robert Morton and Christopher L Worth all of Dillon Montana before A S Johnson A B Commissioner at Dillon on October 25 1912. Stephen Carpenter Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Flora West
Dillon
Township
Ranger W
Meridian
A. S. Johnson
Frank Herbert Bimrose
John F. Bishop
J. Robert Morton
Christopher L. Worth
Stephen Carpenter
Register
Notice Appointment for Proving Will in Dillon Montana
In Beaverhead County Montana the district court fixes October 7 1912 at 3 p m in Dillon for proving the will of Cecil McNinch deceased and for hearing Nettie B McNinch's petition for letters testamentary any interested party may appear to contest. Dated September 18 1912 FB A Haze Leaxnr Clerk By C W Concer Deputy Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Montana
Cecil McNinch
Nettie B. McNinch
A. Haze Leaxnr
C. W. Concer
Notice for Publication No 0520 in Helena Montana
Notice announces Charles F Sharkey of Jackson Montana filed intent to make final proof for land described in the desert application No 0520 with witness list Marmaduke Gist Neil Sharkey Samuel S Patterson and Jacob Willard all in Dillon or Jackson Montana. Register Stephen Carpenter schedules hearing October 23 1912 before A S Johnson U S Commissioner at Dillon Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Charles F. Sharkey
Jackson
Township
Range
Meridian
A. S. ‘Johnson
U.S
Dillon
Marmaduke Gist
Neil Sharkey
Samuel S. Patterson
Jacob Willard
Stephen Carpenter
Register
Dillon Man Seeks Final Proof on Homestead Land
Notice for Publication issued by the U S Land Office Helena Montana on September 9 1912 states Guido Schaefers of Dillon Montana filed for final three year proof to establish his homestead claim on the land described in sections 34 and 35 township 7 south range 8 west Montana meridian He is set to appear before U S Commissioner A Johnson in Dillon on October 17 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Guido Schaefers
Dillon
Range
Montana Meridian
Johnson
U.S
Notice to Creditors Estate of John W Early
Notice is given by William T Scully administrator with the will annexed of the estate of John W Early deceased to creditors and all persons having claims to exhibit them with vouchers within ten months after first publication at Edmund J Callaway Dillon Montana for Beaverhead County. Dated September 12 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Dahlo
Ohle Dahlo
W. S. Barbour
Dillon
Beaverhead
ExryjAn Warner
Ohie Dahle
John W. Early
Edmund J. Callaway
Montana
County
Willliam T. Scully
State of Montana lands in selection under 1891 act notice
Notice from the United States Land Office Helena Montana dated August 30 1912 lists lands selected by the state of Montana under acts of February 28 1891 and April 30 1912. The posted list covers SW14 SE M Sec 18 T8S R5W and S 5% Sec 4 NE Sec 8 T8S R4W Montana Meridian. Public protest against mineral value must be filed before final approval. Stephen Carpenter Register. First publication September 6 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
General Land Office
Congress
Idaho
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Geological Survey
Secretary of the Interior
Stepih- Wn Carpenter
Township
Range
Meridian
Washington, D. C
Stephen Carpenter
Register
Notice of Intention To Make Proof for Lands in Montana
Isaac Richner of Bannack Montana files to prove desert land and homestead claims before A S Johnson U S Commissioner at Dillon on October 9 1912 for applications 05375 and 05376. Witnesses include John Lenkersdorfer Walter E Lloyd George M Tash and William S Tash all of Bannack Montana. 85-51 Stephen Carpenter Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Isaac Richner
Bannack
A. S&s. Johnson
U.S
Dillon
Township
Meridian
Sec
Range
West
John Lenkersdorfer
Walter E. Lloyd
George M. Tash
William S. Tash
Stephen Carpenter
Register
Harrisins Carry Household Goods and New Second Hand
The notice proclaims Harrisins offer a full household line both new and second hand with a claim of progress and mentions use of chloroform to quiet chickens. It reflects a period tone and odd phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisins
John Storn
Court summons for unpaid goods in 1912 case
You are required to appear in an action by the above named plaintiff in the court and answer the complaint within twenty days after service. If you fail, judgment by default will be entered for $80.50 plus costs for goods and merchandise billed at your request. given August 24, 1912 by Justice Peter Hansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebny
Ward
Tate Ve
Laintiff
Montévia
Ida Saunders
A. D
F. A. Hazel Baker
C. W. Concer
W.S. Barfour
Peter Hansen
Notice of Publication for Homestead Proof in Montana
Notice is given that Raymond Koontz of Dillon Montana filed a three year proof to establish a homestead claim on NEM Section 7 Township 8 North Range 9 West Montana Meridian. The proof is to be made before A S Johnson U S Commissioner in Dillon on October 8 with witnesses Edward C Smith Eliza Smith James Melton and John W Ewing of Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Raymond Koontz
Dillon
Range
Meridian
A. S. Johnson
U. S
Edward C. Smith
Eliza Smith
James Melton
John W. Ewing
Stephen Carpenter
Register
Notice of Publication No 02617 for Dillon Homestead Claim
Notice is hereby given that John Roland Howell of Dillon Montana filed final three year proof to establish his homestead claim No 02617 dated April 28 1909 and additonal No 03127 dated October 4 1909 for sections in Township 75 Range 7 West Montana Meridian before A S Johnson U S Commissioner at Dillon on October 8 1912. Witnesses are William E Sawyer J Robert Morton Ramony E Ober and Herbert Gilbert all of Dillon Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
John Roland Howell
Dillon
Range
Meridian
A.S. Johnson
U.S
William E. Sawyer
J. Robert Morton
Ramony E. Ober
Herbert Gilbert
Stephen Carpenter
Register
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Wagon Wisdom
Weber
Satis
Faction
Olmsted Stevenson. Company
Dillon, Montana
Table and Company
Chamber of Commerce
Minneapols
Board of Trade
Duluth
Andy
Frozen North
Ayer
Colleg
Stade
Ek, Nas Ae Hien
Justice of the Peace
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Beaverhead County
Jefferson County
Madison County
Chambers
Virginia City
Henry H. Brown
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