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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1909
Page
4
The Ismay Montana post office listed The Ismay as second class matter on May 19 1908 under the act of March 3 1879. The entry appears in a historical postal record detailing classification and date. The document cites the Ismay post office and a reference to the 1879 act governing second class mail.
Washington dispatch says Montana Senator Carter will press a postal savings bank bill in the coming session. The measure, amended to gain support, aims to deposit public funds with government securities as collateral, facing opposition in the House despite Senate backing.
Bob Leavitt known as Nigger Bob sells his Ismay saloon to partner Count Degraffenreidh and plans to move to Pearsall Texas where his mother lives. He says the nickname stems from complexion not blood or character and notes his white ancestry.
A reminiscence recalls Bob departing Ismay after a career with the old BarN outfit and LU Bar, then shifting to saloon work with Degraffenreid. The Ismay townsite boom after the C M and P S railroad drew the party north. Pat Davis remains, bidding farewell to his old friend.
Jessie Fredrick Fluss and Florence Elizabeth Bevan wed at 5:00 pm in Ismay at the Burton home. Rev. Geo J. ueryi officiated as relatives and close friends witnessed the ceremony. Bevan recently arrived from South Hampton England and brings music and charm to the community.
The ceremony honored by Mrs Burt and her family ended with a generous Thanksgiving dinner. Bride and bridal party included Nina Bickle and other attendants, while the couple received many thoughtful gifts from guests including Mr and Mrs Fluss.
A roan mare about 1000 pounds with white hind feet and white face wandered from Plevna on September 8. She wears newer slip shoes on front feet and wide calk shoes on hind feet, halter and rope present, hip branded. Notify FE BE Swendiman.
For Safe Cheap. Good hotel and furniture complete. Livery barn money maker. See J. S. Waters, Terry.
Department of the Interior Miles City Montana issues contest notices for two homestead entries alleging abandonment without residence or improvements. Hearings set December 15 1909 and December 16 1909 before U S Commissioner Felix Z Gray in Ismay and January 3 1910 before the Register and Receiver in Miles City. Notices issued November 1 and November 4 1909 with due publication ordered.
Department of the Interior Miles City Montana November 4 1909 Antionette R Lewis contestant files contest against homestead entry No 0750 made October 1 1908 for NE 1 4 and SE 1 4 Section 26 Township 9N Range 55 5 M P Meridian alleging abandonment and no improvements in six months and not due to military service. Hearing set December 15 1909 before F Z Gray Ismay Montana final hearing January 3 1910 before Register and Receiver Miles City Montana. Publication ordered due to non service proof.
A contest affidavit filed by Earl E. Gaines challenges L. E. Whitehouse homestead entry No. 4495 for land in section 22 township 9 north range 55 east MP Meridian. Whitehouse allegedly did not reside or improve the claim in six months and abandoned it except for a small shack built in spring 1908. A preliminary hearing is scheduled December 28, 1909 at Ismay Montana before PF Z. Gray US Commissioner, with final hearing January 12, 1910 before the Register and Receiver at Miles City Land Office.
Roy EBStAD Syof pees ep filed a final commutation proof for WL2NW 1-4 W12 SWI Section 34 Township 9N Range 56E M P Meridian. before Felix Z. Gray U S Commissioner at Ismay Montana on December 13, 1909. W. F. Moulton G P Ellingson Aaron Thompson and William Salmon of Ismay Montana witness to the claim.
Department of the Interior lands office Miles City Montana notifies Ralph H Highlee as contestant against Homestead Entry No 5321 filed May 9 1908 for NW 1 4 NW 1 4 E 1 2 NW 1 4 N W 1 4 NE 1 4 Section 14 Township 56 5 Range 56 5 Meridian Sydney B Dailey as claimant failed to establish residence or improvements and is urged to appear at 1100 oclock a.m. on November 14 1908 before Felix Geen commissioner at Miles City Montana to offer evidence and a final hearing will be held at 9 oclock a.m. on November 14 1908
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Notice is given that Jordan E Johnson of Ismay Montana has filed intent to make final commutation proof to establish a land claim described as SW 1 4 NE 1 4 NW 1 4 SE 1 4 N1 2 SW 1 4 Section 20 Township 9 N Range 66 E M P meridian before Felix Z Gray U S Commissioner at Samay Montana on December 8 1909 Claimant's witnesses are Carl Stotts C B Stickney F A Priess Burt Curtice all of Ismay Montana This is a notice recorded by the Register A Kirch er.
Sates Land Office announces contest by William Fisher against Mary Goheen for entry 4931. Hearing set December 30 1909 at Miles City Montana with appearance December 14 1909 before U S Commissioner Felix Z Gray in Ismay Montana. Final decision to be issued by the Register and Receiver.
Martin Hartfiel files contest against Charles Kettleson for the Hartfiel home stead entry in section 18 township 9 north range 56 east Montana. Contestant alleges lack of residence or improvements and nonmilitary duty exemption. Hearing set Dec 2 1909 before F Z Gray and final hearing Dec 13 1909 before Register and Receiver. Publication ordered.
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