Public Sale of School Bonds in Ismay Montana 1909
Notice announces sale of five thousand five hundred dollars in school bonds by the Board of School Trustees of District No. Eight Custer County Montana on February 5 1909 at Ismay. Bonds bear interest up to six percent, mature in ten years, with redemption option after two years, and require cash deposit of two per cent with bids. Also notice for US land patent protest period and railway land selection by Northern Pacific at Miles City.
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State of
Montana
Board of Trustees
Custer County
Board of School Trustees
Ismay
Custer
Miles City
United States Land Office
Northern Pacific Railway Company
St. Paul
Minnesota
Montana Principal Meridian
A. Kircher
Representative Introduces Bills on County Commissioner Terms
Representative Hunter introduces two bills placing county commissioners in continuous service like county treasurer and other officers. In many counties the commissioners are in session most of the time.
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Hunter
Pasture for Horses Fenced Near Ismay
Pasture for horses enclosed by woven wire fencing with a top barb wire. Located one mile north of Ismay. For terms inquire at R. B. AYERS Ismay.
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Ismay
R. B. Ayers
Railroad contract for six Japanese built freight ships
The Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound announces a contract let to a prominent Japanese shipbuilders firm to construct six freighting vessels of 1300 tons burden each. The ships will support Pacific export and import trade tied to the new coast extension. Traffic department issues the notice.
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Chicago, Milwaukee
Puget Sound
Traffic Department
Modern Cattlemen Embrace New Wintering Methods
Across the river from a town, a large cattle company ships feed for winter use as big cattlemen switch from luck and rough care to modern wintering practices. The article notes farmers pushing out old methods and adopting structured care, with LeBeaux, South Dakota, and Phoenix cited as sources of the feed receipt.
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LeBeaux
South Dakota
Phoenix
Wool Market Fight Stirs Chicago Warehouse Plan
Report from Lewistown dated January twenty third notes a proposed Chicago wool warehouse may fail. Boston and Philadelphia buyers probe Utah and Montana for clips, possibly undermining Chicago plans. Local growers seek higher prices while winter conditions favor sheepmen. the outlook remains strong for good quality wool.
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Chicago
Lewistown
Boston
Philadelphia
Utah
Montana
Dissolution of Prindle and Leavitt Firm in Ismay Montana
Notice states the partnership Prindle & Leavitt at Ismay Montana is dissolved by mutual consent. Virgie Leavitt assumes all obligations and will collect all accounts due to the firm and continue the business. Dated January 21, 1909.
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Mal’rindle
Virgie Leavitt
Prindle & Leavitt
Ismay
Montana
Prindle
Railroad Schedule Notes for East and West Bound Trains
Company clerks list east bound No 4 passenger due 4 21 am and No 4 way freight due 1 00 pm. West bound No 3 passenger due 7 25 pm and No 93 way freight due 11 00 am. H D Carpenter agent.
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H. D. Carpenter
Letter from Jim Hicayro Describes Dreary Arrival and Misadventures
Jim writes from an early 1909 posting showing rough welcome to town. He details a long journey by rail car and crowded buildings, a drink with a stranger, a failed theft attempt, a medical visit with a sharp eyed woman doctor, and a wish for Jim to endure winter without loss of flesh.
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Hicayro
Bill
Shaefer
Jim
Sam
Dimmick Buttes
Maverick
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mou
Jomay
Muontina
L. A. Conser
Cherk
Nuarber
Monritmit
First National Bank
R. L. Anderson
David Bickle
Vice Press
James Hunter
E. J. Armstrong
J. H. Price
W. Fulton
A. G. Baker
Blue Ribbon Beer
Rank Simpson
Prop
Ismay Meat Market
N. A. Eggleston, Prop
N. A. Eggleston's
Mont
Saloon
S. C. Barr
Schaffer
Insurance
J. E. Prindle
Ismay, Mont
Westmore
G. P. Ellingson & CO
F. R. Christopher
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