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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1910
Page
1
County Commissioner W A Cameron and Chairman Furnish return from a tour of the southern and eastern parts of the county reporting roads in deplorable condition. They estimate at least 100000 dollars is needed to repair the roads and pledge to prioritize country roads and new routes as funds allow.
Mr. B. Ll. Laux, who recently opened a new grocery in Ismay, reports very good business. An experienced grocer, he offers a complete line of groceries and plans to add general merchandise including boots and shoes to supply customers in one stop.
James Hunter aged 96 died at Westmore last Monday and was buried at Ismay Tuesday. He voted in every presidential election since Andrew Jackson and recalled those times. He is survived by his daughter Mrs. R. T. Higbe of Westmore, 66, a grandson 36, and a great grandson 6.
The Local Layout reports visits from M. J. Lynch from a southern farm, E. K. McConnell and wife of Wibaux, and Leo Kirk from the south side. Mr McVelkey of a Minneapolis firm promoting steam plows was in town between trains. A Woodmen basket supper and dance is set for Friday night April 29 at Earlingburt hall. Young people enjoyed a dance in the new West Hore post office last Friday. E I Jordan land commissioner for Wibaux sat in town on business tied to local holdings and boasted a booming real estate market. A movement aims to form an Ismay baseball team with practice soon to challenge nearby towns.
The Interior Department reversed the Great Falls land office ruling on Ida Stonecliff, confirming her homestead. She proved residence during vacations, taught at a nearby school, paid Palmer to fence the land, and used it as pasture. Separately, state fairs, stock meetings, and local developments fill Montana notices.
The Montana road laws prohibit homesteaders from fencing to close roads. Only a petition to county commissioners to change a route is legal, with viewers appointed to inspect proposed paths. A road becomes legal by long public use and remains open until the board changes it. Homesteaders should petition the authorities instead of fencing crossings.
Ismay land office reports a busy two weeks with 18 new homesteaders filing near Ismay. Many arrivals come from Wisconsin Iowa and South Dakota. Names include Ring Des Moines Mabholtz Keokuk Stout Lafarge and Wentz along with Ismay residents Doran Brown and Guderian.
Mildred notes an eight pound girl born last Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Alberts of Whitney. Mrs Nichols and Mrs Trumble plan visits to relatives in Sen tinel Butte N D. Emigrant moveables arrive for homes, and households prepared to move to local ranches. About 6 000 acres expected to be harvested, steam plow injuries limit daily output, and Mildred considers a new elevator site for future development.
Bjornsten Bjornsen the Nupweerian poet novelist and dramatist died Tuesday night in Paris after a yearlong illness. The writer sought special treatment in early November and was an advocate of universal peace. He was survived by his family.
Mrs Cornelius reports Woolman a well known society woman of Helenzy Montana was arrested in New York for smuggling jewelry and personal effects. She faces a $1000 fine and a treasury department decision in Washington announced Tuesday amid rumors linking Hayter's Springs and the Central Pacific Railway.
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